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A song. A psalm by the descendants of Korah. According to Machalath Leannoth. An instruction[a] by Heman the Ezrahite.

A Cry for Help

88 Lord, God of my salvation,
    by day and by night I cry out before you.
Let my prayer come before you;
    listen[b] to my cry.
For my life is filled with troubles
    as I approach Sheol.[c]

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 88:1 Lit. maskil
  2. Psalm 88:2 Lit. stretch your ears
  3. Psalm 88:3 I.e. the realm of the dead