Psalms [Praises] 88:2-10

²Let my prayer enter into your presence. Turn your ear to my cry.

³For my soul is full of troubles. My life draws near to Sheol ·Place of the dead·.

⁴I am counted among those who go down into the pit (of Abbadon, the unrighteous side of Sheol). I am like a man who has no help,

⁵set apart among the dead, like the slain who lie in the grave, whom you remember no more. They are cut off from your hand.

⁶You have laid me in the lowest pit (of Abbadon, the unrighteous side of Sheol), in the darkest depths.

⁷Your wrath lies heavily on me. You have afflicted me with all your waves. Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·.

⁸You have taken my friends from me. You have made me an abomination to them. I am confined, and I can’t escape.

⁹My eyes are dim from grief. I have called on you daily, Adonai . I have spread out my hands to you.

¹⁰Do you show wonders to the dead? Do the departed spirits rise up and yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to you? Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·.