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Psalm 88:4
ESV I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I am a man who has no strength,
NIV I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I am like one without strength.
NASB I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I have become like a man without strength,
CSB I am counted among those going down to the Pit. I am like a man without strength,
NLT I am as good as dead, like a strong man with no strength left.
KJV I am counted with them that go down into the pit: I am as a man that hath no strength:
NKJV I am counted with those who go down to the pit; I am like a man who has no strength,

What does Psalm 88:4 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 88, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 88:1–9 opens a prayer for God to relieve suffering. The psalmist thinks of himself as "as good as dead" because of his extreme troubles. This mourning of deep sorrow includes images of drowning, darkness, and the realm of the dead. Even friends have abandoned him and he feels trapped.
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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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