Psalms 88:11 nasb — Will Your lovingkindness be declared in the grave, Your faithfulness in Abaddon?

NASB

"Will Your lovingkindness be declared in the grave, Your faithfulness in Abaddon?"

— Psalms 88:11, NASB

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Psalms 88 — Context

8

You have removed my acquaintances far from me; You have made me an object of loathing to them; I am shut up and cannot go out.

9

My eye has wasted away because of affliction; I have called upon You every day, O LORD; I have spread out my hands to You.

10

Will You perform wonders for the dead? Will the departed spirits rise and praise You? Selah.

11

Will Your lovingkindness be declared in the grave, Your faithfulness in Abaddon?

12

Will Your wonders be made known in the darkness? And Your righteousness in the land of forgetfulness?

13

But I, O LORD, have cried out to You for help, And in the morning my prayer comes before You.

14

O LORD, why do You reject my soul? Why do You hide Your face from me?

Psalms 88:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 88:11 say?
Psalms 88:11 in the NASB reads: “Will Your lovingkindness be declared in the grave, Your faithfulness in Abaddon?”
Where is Psalms 88:11 in the Bible?
Psalms 88:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 88, verse 11.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 88:11.
What translation should I read Psalms 88:11 in?
Psalms 88:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 88:11?
Psalms 88:11 reads (NASB): “Will Your lovingkindness be declared in the grave, Your faithfulness in Abaddon?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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