Psalms 88:12
Can your wonders be known in the darkness, or your help in the land of forgetfulness?
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness?
In Context
11Can your kindness be told in the grave, your faithfulness in the tomb?
13I cry for help to you, in the morning my prayer comes before you.
Cross References
Psalms 88:5My home is among the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave, whom you remember no more cut off as they are from your hand.
Matthew 8:12while the heirs to the kingdom will be banished into the darkness outside; there, there will be weeping and grinding of teeth.”
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 →