Psalm 88:9

ESV my eye grows dim through sorrow. Every day I call upon you, O Lord; I spread out my hands to you.

NIV my eyes are dim with grief. I call to you, Lord, every day; I spread out my hands to you.

NASB My eye grows dim from misery; I have called upon You every day, Lord; I have spread out my hands to You.

CSB My eyes are worn out from crying. Lord, I cry out to you all day long; I spread out my hands to you.

NLT My eyes are blinded by my tears. Each day I beg for your help, O Lord; I lift my hands to you for mercy.

KJV Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction: Lord, I have called daily upon thee, I have stretched out my hands unto thee.

NKJV My eye wastes away because of affliction. Lord, I have called daily upon You; I have stretched out my hands to You.

What does Psalm 88:9 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 88, verse-level content coming soon!

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Context Summary
Psalm 88:1–9 opens a prayer for God to relieve suffering. The psalmist thinks of himself as "as good as dead" because of his extreme troubles. This mourning of deep sorrow includes images of drowning, darkness, and the realm of the dead. Even friends have abandoned him and he feels trapped.

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Chapter Summary
The psalmist uses a variety of phrases to express deep despair and anguish. He is considered as good as dead, like someone already buried and forgotten by others. The impression that God is judging him is like drowning in an ocean. Even close friends are absent. The psalmist claims he cannot praise or worship God if he dies.

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