Scripture Context

Psalms 88:13 - Psalms 89:4

13 But unto thee have I cried, O Lord; and in the morning shall my prayer prevent thee.

14 Lord, why castest thou off my soul? why hidest thou thy face from me?

15 I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up; while I suffer thy terrors I am distracted.

16 Thy fierce wrath goeth over me; thy terrors have cut me off.

17 They came round about me daily like water; they compassed me about together.

18 Lover and friend hast thou put far from me, and mine acquaintance into darkness.

Psalms 89
Intro: God praised for the establishment of his covenant. (Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite.)

1 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever, with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.

2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up forever; thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.

3 I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant.

4 Thy seed will I establish forever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.