You have removed (A)my acquaintances far from me;
You have made me an [a](B)object of loathing to them;
I am (C)shut up and cannot go out.
My (D)eye has wasted away because of affliction;
I have (E)called upon You every day, O Lord;
I have (F)spread out my [b]hands to You.

10 Will You perform wonders for the dead?
Will (G)the [c]departed spirits rise and praise You? Selah.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 88:8 Lit abomination to them
  2. Psalm 88:9 Lit palms
  3. Psalm 88:10 Or ghosts, shades