Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
Book of Psalms
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Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 88:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 88:1 JFB -> Commentary on 88:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 88:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 88:1 SRN -> Study Notes on 88:1 TOD -> Commentary on 88:1 TSK -> Commentary on 88:1 TSK -> Entry for 88:1 WEN -> Notes on 88:1 NTB -> God (continued); Heman; Korah; Music; Prayer; Psalms TTT -> Prayer, Private EBD -> Ezrahite; Leannoth; Mahalath Leannoth Maschil SBD -> Ezrahite, The; Musical instruments of the Hebrews 88:1 - [In Context] For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah, to be sung to the tune "The Suffering of Affliction." A psalm of Heman the Ezrahite. A song. O LORD, God of my salvation, I have cried out to you day and night.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 88:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 88:2 JFB -> Commentary on 88:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 88:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 88:2 TOD -> Commentary on 88:2 TSK -> Commentary on 88:2 TSK -> Entry for 88:2 WEN -> Notes on 88:2 NTB -> Prayer 88:2 - [In Context] Now hear my prayer; listen to my cry.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 88:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 88:3 JFB -> Commentary on 88:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 88:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 88:3 SRN -> Study Notes on 88:3 TOD -> Commentary on 88:3 TSK -> Commentary on 88:3 TSK -> Entry for 88:3 WEN -> Notes on 88:3 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Hell 88:3 - [In Context] For my life is full of troubles, and death draws near.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 88:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 88:4 JFB -> Commentary on 88:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 88:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 88:4 TOD -> Commentary on 88:4 TSK -> Commentary on 88:4 TSK -> Entry for 88:4 WEN -> Notes on 88:4 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities 88:4 - [In Context] I have been dismissed as one who is dead, like a strong man with no strength left.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 88:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 88:5 JFB -> Commentary on 88:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 88:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 88:5 TOD -> Commentary on 88:5 TSK -> Commentary on 88:5 TSK -> Entry for 88:5 WEN -> Notes on 88:5 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities TTT -> Dead, The 88:5 - [In Context] They have abandoned me to death, and I am as good as dead. I am forgotten, cut off from your care.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 88:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 88:6 JFB -> Commentary on 88:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 88:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 88:6 TOD -> Commentary on 88:6 TSK -> Commentary on 88:6 TSK -> Entry for 88:6 WEN -> Notes on 88:6 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities TTT -> Dead, The 88:6 - [In Context] You have thrust me down to the lowest pit, into the darkest depths.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 88:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 88:7 JFB -> Commentary on 88:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 88:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 88:7 TOD -> Commentary on 88:7 TSK -> Commentary on 88:7 TSK -> Entry for 88:7 WEN -> Notes on 88:7 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities 88:7 - [In Context] Your anger lies heavy on me; wave after wave engulfs me. Interlude
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 88:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 88:8 JFB -> Commentary on 88:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 88:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 88:8 TOD -> Commentary on 88:8 TSK -> Commentary on 88:8 TSK -> Entry for 88:8 WEN -> Notes on 88:8 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Friends; Friendship 88:8 - [In Context] You have caused my friends to loathe me; you have sent them all away. I am in a trap with no way of escape.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 88:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 88:9 JFB -> Commentary on 88:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 88:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 88:9 TOD -> Commentary on 88:9 TSK -> Commentary on 88:9 TSK -> Entry for 88:9 WEN -> Notes on 88:9 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Death; Prayer TTT -> Eye, The EBD -> Prayer 88:9 - [In Context] My eyes are blinded by my tears. Each day I beg for your help, O LORD; I lift my pleading hands to you for mercy.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 88:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 88:10 JFB -> Commentary on 88:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 88:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 88:10 SRN -> Study Notes on 88:10 TOD -> Commentary on 88:10 TSK -> Commentary on 88:10 TSK -> Entry for 88:10 WEN -> Notes on 88:10 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Dead (People); Death; Hades EBD -> Giants 88:10 - [In Context] Of what use to the dead are your miracles? Do the dead get up and praise you? Interlude
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 88:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 88:11 JFB -> Commentary on 88:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 88:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 88:11 TOD -> Commentary on 88:11 TSK -> Commentary on 88:11 TSK -> Entry for 88:11 WEN -> Notes on 88:11 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Dead (People); Death; Hades SBD -> Apollyon 88:11 - [In Context] Can those in the grave declare your unfailing love? In the place of destruction, can they proclaim your faithfulness?
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 88:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 88:12 JFB -> Commentary on 88:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 88:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 88:12 TOD -> Commentary on 88:12 TSK -> Commentary on 88:12 TSK -> Entry for 88:12 WEN -> Notes on 88:12 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Dead (People); Death; God (continued); Hades 88:12 - [In Context] Can the darkness speak of your miracles? Can anyone in the land of forgetfulness talk about your righteousness?
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 88:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 88:13 JFB -> Commentary on 88:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 88:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 88:13 TOD -> Commentary on 88:13 TSK -> Commentary on 88:13 TSK -> Entry for 88:13 WEN -> Notes on 88:13 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Death; Prayer; Rising TTT -> Early Rising; Morning 88:13 - [In Context] O LORD, I cry out to you. I will keep on pleading day by day.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 88:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 88:14 JFB -> Commentary on 88:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 88:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 88:14 TOD -> Commentary on 88:14 TSK -> Commentary on 88:14 TSK -> Entry for 88:14 WEN -> Notes on 88:14 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Death; Prayer 88:14 - [In Context] O LORD, why do you reject me? Why do you turn your face away from me?
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 88:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 88:15 JFB -> Commentary on 88:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 88:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 88:15 TOD -> Commentary on 88:15 TSK -> Commentary on 88:15 TSK -> Entry for 88:15 WEN -> Notes on 88:15 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities 88:15 - [In Context] I have been sickly and close to death since my youth. I stand helpless and desperate before your terrors.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 88:16 JFB -> Commentary on 88:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 88:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 88:16 TOD -> Commentary on 88:16 TSK -> Commentary on 88:16 TSK -> Entry for 88:16 WEN -> Notes on 88:16 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities 88:16 - [In Context] Your fierce anger has overwhelmed me. Your terrors have cut me off.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 88:17 JFB -> Commentary on 88:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 88:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 88:17 TOD -> Commentary on 88:17 TSK -> Commentary on 88:17 TSK -> Entry for 88:17 WEN -> Notes on 88:17 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities TTT -> Water 88:17 - [In Context] They swirl around me like floodwaters all day long. They have encircled me completely.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 88:18 JFB -> Commentary on 88:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 88:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 88:18 TOD -> Commentary on 88:18 TSK -> Commentary on 88:18 TSK -> Entry for 88:18 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Friends; Friendship 88:18 - [In Context] You have taken away my companions and loved ones; only darkness remains.

Abbreviations Legend: GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TOD - Treasury of David; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible, The New Living Translation copyright © 1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. For more information about the NLT, please click here.