Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 88:3 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Psalms 88:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 88 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave.”
Psalms 88:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 88:3
For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave. This verse describes the psalmist's condition: overwhelming troubles that threaten to end in death. The language is stark and honest, modeling prayer that doesn't minimize suffering or pretend things are better than they are."For my soul is full of troubles" (כִּי־שָׂבְעָה בְרָעוֹת נַפְשִׁי/ki-sav'ah vera'ot nafshi) uses sava (to be satisfied, filled, sated) typically applied to eating until full. The soul is saturated, filled to capacity with ra'ot (troubles, evils, calamities). This isn't exaggeration but accurate desc...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 88:3
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“Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.”
“James”
“he has sated me with wormwood.”
“They mount up to the heaven”
“for I am in distress. Answer me speedily!”
“his soul draws near to the pit”
“why do you reject my soul? Why do you hide your face from me?”
“and rejected by men; a man of suffering”
“and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled.”