Psalms 88:1 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 88:1

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A Prayer for Help in Despondency

A Song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. To the Chief Musician. Set to “Mahalath Leannoth.” A Contemplation of Heman the Ezrahite.

1 O Lord, ^aGod of my salvation,
I have cried out day and night before You.

2 Let my prayer come before You;
¹Incline Your ear to my cry.

3 For my soul is full of troubles,
And my life ^adraws near to the grave.

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Definitions of words in Psalms 88:1:

Before {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Day {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Day {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Have {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Night {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Lord {Easton's Bible Dictionary}

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A Prayer for Help in Despondency

A Song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. To the Chief Musician. Set to “Mahalath Leannoth.” A Contemplation of Heman the Ezrahite.

A Verse and a Thought,Every Morning

A Verse and a Thought,
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