Psalms 88:5

KJV

Free among the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave, whom thou rememberest no more: and they are cut off from thy hand.

— Psalms 88:5, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Psalms Chapter 88 connects to 10 cross-references. A Korahite lament of Heman the Ezrahite, one of the darkest psalms in the Psalter, expressing unrelenting suffering and divine abandonment. Unlike most laments it contains no turn toward confidence or praise. The psalmist is counted among those going to …

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Other Translations

ASV

Cast off among the dead, Like the slain that lie in the grave, Whom thou rememberest no more, And they are cut off from thy hand.

YLT

Among the dead--free, As pierced ones lying in the grave, Whom Thou hast not remembered any more, Yea, they by Thy hand have been cut off.

BBE

My soul is among the dead, like those in the underworld, to whom you give no more thought; for they are cut off from your care.

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