Psalm 88:1-4

Psalm 88In Hebrew texts 88:1-18 is numbered 88:2-19. 1A song. A psalm of the Sons of Korah. For the director of music. According to mahalath leannoth. Title: Possibly a tune, “The Suffering of Affliction” A maskil Title: Probably a literary or musical term of Heman the Ezrahite. LORD, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you.

2May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry.

3I am overwhelmed with troubles and my life draws near to death.

4I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I am like one without strength.