But unto thee have I cried, O LORD; and in the morning shall my prayer prevent thee.
But I have cried out to you, LORD; and in the morning my prayer will come before you.
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 a lament psalm attributed to Heman the Ezrahite, one of the Sons of Korah, and it reflects the deep anguish and desperation of someone facing severe suffering, possibly illness or persecution, in ancient Israel. This psalm was likely written during a time of personal crisis in the Israelite community, emphasizing the tradition of crying out to God in prayer as a means of seeking deliverance. In verse 13, the psalmist highlights the practice of early morning prayer, which was a common cultural habit in Jewish life to connect with God at the start of the day.
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