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Psalm 88:10
ESV Do you work wonders for the dead? Do the departed rise up to praise you? Selah
NIV Do you show your wonders to the dead? Do their spirits rise up and praise you?
NASB Will You perform wonders for the dead? Or will the departed spirits rise and praise You? Selah
CSB Do you work wonders for the dead? Do departed spirits rise up to praise you? Selah
NLT Are your wonderful deeds of any use to the dead? Do the dead rise up and praise you? Interlude
KJV Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Selah.
NKJV Will You work wonders for the dead? Shall the dead arise and praise You? Selah

What does Psalm 88:10 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 88, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 88:10–18 turns to examine God's nature and appeal for His intervention. Because of this intense suffering, the psalmist feels that the Lord is purposefully punishing him. The psalm provides an emotional expression of frustration and despair; these are often a human reaction to deep misery. Unlike other psalms, this song does not end on a positive note. The psalmist's sense of pain and longing for rescue stand alone.

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Chapter Summary
The psalmist uses a variety of phrases to express deep despair and anguish. He is considered as good as dead, like someone already buried and forgotten by others. The impression that God is judging him is like drowning in an ocean. Even close friends are absent. The psalmist claims he cannot praise or worship God if he dies.
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