Psalms 88:3 bbe — For my soul is full of evils, and my life has come near to the underworld.

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"For my soul is full of evils, and my life has come near to the underworld."

— Psalms 88:3, Bible in Basic English

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ASV
“For my soul is full of troubles, And my life draweth nigh unto Sheol. ”
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NET
“For my life is filled with troubles and I am ready to enter Sheol.”
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KJVA
“For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave.”
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Psalms 88 — Context

O Lord, God of my salvation, I have been crying to you for help by day and by night:

Let my prayer come before you; give ear to my cry:

For my soul is full of evils, and my life has come near to the underworld.

I am numbered among those who go down into the earth; I have become like a man for whom there is no help:

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.

You have put me in the lowest deep, even in dark places.

Psalms 88:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 88:3 say?

Psalms 88:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For my soul is full of evils, and my life has come near to the underworld.”

Where is Psalms 88:3 in the Bible?

Psalms 88:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 88, verse 3.

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 88:3.

What translation should I read Psalms 88:3 in?

Psalms 88:3 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 88:3?

Psalms 88:3 reads (BBE): “For my soul is full of evils, and my life has come near to the underworld.” 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.

Psalms 88:3 bbe — For my soul is full of evils, and my life has come near to the underworld.

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