VerseJerome, 5th c. — Homily 65, on Psalm 87 (Alternate Series) Read all of Psalms 88 →
Psalms 88:14
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“"Why, O Lord, dost thou repel my prayer," that this cup should not pass from me?”
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14LORD, why castest thou off my soul? why hidest thou thy face from me?
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12Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness?
13But unto thee have I cried, O LORD; and in the morning shall my prayer prevent thee.
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15I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up: while I suffer thy terrors I am distracted.
16Thy fierce wrath goeth over me; thy terrors have cut me off.