Psalms 88:7 kjva — Thy wrath lieth hard upon me, and thou hast afflicted me with all thy waves. Selah.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Thy wrath lieth hard upon me, and thou hast afflicted me with all thy waves. Selah."

— Psalms 88:7, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 88 — Context

4

I am counted with them that go down into the pit: I am as a man that hath no strength:

5

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.

6

Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit, in darkness, in the deeps.

7

Thy wrath lieth hard upon me, and thou hast afflicted me with all thy waves. Selah.

8

Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me; thou hast made me an abomination unto them: I am shut up, and I cannot come forth.

9

Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction: Lord, I have called daily upon thee, I have stretched out my hands unto thee.

10

Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah.

Psalms 88:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 88:7 say?
Psalms 88:7 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Thy wrath lieth hard upon me, and thou hast afflicted me with all thy waves. Selah.”
Where is Psalms 88:7 in the Bible?
Psalms 88:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 88, verse 7.
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 88:7.
What translation should I read Psalms 88:7 in?
Psalms 88:7 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 88:7?
Psalms 88:7 reads (KJVA): “Thy wrath lieth hard upon me, and thou hast afflicted me with all thy waves. Selah.” 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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