Psalms 88:1
The Scripture
(1) A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The psalmist mourns the loss of his beloved and the impending doom that follows his sin, expressing deep sorrow and questioning God’s justice. He cries out for mercy, acknowledging his own unworthiness while still trusting in God’s righteousness. The chapter ends with a plea for deliverance and a reminder of God’s enduring love.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 53:1I Kings 4:31I Chronicles 2:6Psalms 27:1Psalms 27:9Psalms 51:14Psalms 62:7Psalms 65:5Psalms 68:19Psalms 79:9Psalms 140:7Genesis 49:18
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