Psalms 88:18
for our help is of the Lord; and of the Holy One of Israel, our king. 1
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
Lover and friend hast thou put far from me, and mine acquaintance into darkness.
In Context
17For you are the boast of their strength; and in your good pleasure shall our horn be exalted, 1
Cross References
Job 19:12His troops also came upon me with one accord, liars in wait compassed my ways.
Psalms 38:11You chasten man with rebukes for iniquity, and you make his life to consume away like a spider's web; nay, every man is disquieted in vain. Pause. 1
Psalms 118:10With my whole heart have I diligently sought you: cast me not away from your commandments. 1
Matthew Henry on Psalms 88:11-18
Pleading with God. 10 Wilt thou show wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah. 11 Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? or thy faithfulness in destruction? 12 Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness? 13 But unto thee have I cried, O Lord ; and in the morning shall my prayer prevent thee. 14 Lord , why castest thou off my soul? why hidest thou thy face from me? 15 I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up: while I suffer… Read the whole commentary →