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Psalms 88:9 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Psalms 88:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 88 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction: LORD, I have called daily upon thee, I have stretched out my hands unto thee.”
Psalms 88:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 88:9
Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction (דָּאֲבָה מִנִּי עֵינִי, daavah minni eyni)—The eye grows dim, fails, languishes from weeping and suffering. Physical symptom mirrors inner anguish. Yet notice the steadfast persistence: LORD, I have called daily upon thee (קְרָאתִיךָ יְהוָה בְּכָל־יוֹם, keratikha YHWH bekhol-yom)—The covenant name YHWH appears, affirming relationship despite feeling abandoned. "Daily" emphasizes unrelenting faithfulness in prayer despite apparent divine silence.I have stretched out my hands unto thee (שִׁטַּחְתִּי אֵלֶיךָ כַפָּי, shitachti eleikha khapai)—Hands extend...
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Cross-References for Psalms 88:9
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“Lord”
“it has also left me.”
“like a parched land. Selah.”
“while they continually ask me”
“for the destruction of the daughter of my people.”
“saying”
“Mine eye also is dim by reason of sorrow”
“or spread forth our hands to a strange god;”