VerseJerome, 5th c. — Homily 65, on Psalm 87 (Alternate Series) Read all of Psalms 88 →
Psalms 88:9
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“"My eyes languished through poverty." I who was whole in my majesty was made weak for the sins of men.”
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9Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction: LORD, I have called daily upon thee, I have stretched out my hands unto thee.
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7Thy wrath lieth hard upon me, and thou hast afflicted me with all thy waves. Selah.
8Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me; thou hast made me an abomination unto them: I am shut up, and I cannot come forth.
— Psalms 88:9 —
10Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah.
11Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? or thy faithfulness in destruction?