KJV ORIGINAL
But unto thee have I cried, O LORD; and in the morning shall my prayer prevent thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But I have cried out to you, LORD; and in the morning my prayer will come before you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is telling God that despite his deep suffering, he continues to pray and will meet God with prayer first thing each morning.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 88 is attributed to Heman the Ezrahite, a worship leader in Solomon's temple, and is considered the darkest psalm in the Bible. This psalm expresses profound despair and suffering, possibly reflecting severe illness, depression, or life-threatening circumstances. The phrase about morning prayer reflects the ancient Hebrew practice of beginning each day with prayer and worship.
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