Psalms 88:2 A Cry for Help in a Time of Despair

2 May my prayer come before you;
turn your ear to my cry.

Meaning of Psalms 88:2

Psalm 88:2 powerfully conveys the psalmist's raw plea for God's attention in times of despair: "May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry." This verse underscores the profound intimacy and vulnerability in our relationship with God, highlighting that even in darkness, our fervent prayers reach His listening ear.

Cross References for Psalms 88:2

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Lamentations 3:8 - Even when I call out or cry for help, he shuts out my prayer. Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:8 Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:8

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