Psalms 88:9

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 88:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Mine eye wasteth away by reason of affliction: I have called daily upon thee, O Jehovah; I have spread forth my hands unto thee.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Mine eye wasteth away by reason of affliction: I have called daily upon thee, O Jehovah; I have spread forth my hands unto thee.
Psalms 88:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 88

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9Mine eye wasteth away by reason of affliction: I have called daily upon thee, O Jehovah; I have spread forth my hands unto thee.

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction - I weep; my eye pours out tears. Literally, My eye pines away, or decays. Compare Job 16:20, note; Isaiah 38:3, note; Psalms 6:6, note. Lord, I have called daily upon thee - That is, I have prayed earnestly and long, but I have received no answer. I have stretched out my hands unto thee - I have spread out my hands in the attitude of prayer. The idea is that of earnest supplication. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mine: Psa 38:10, Psa 42:3, Psa 102:9; Job 16:20, Job 17:7; Lam 3:48, Lam 3:49; Joh 11:35 called: Psa 88:1, Psa 55:17, Psa 86:3 stretched: Psa 44:20, Psa 68:31, Psa 143:6; Eze 17:11; Job 11:13 Psalms 88:10”
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