Psalms 88:3

3 I am overwhelmed with troubles and my life draws near to death.

Psalms 88:3 in Other Translations

KJV
3 For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave.
ESV
3 For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol.
NLT
3 For my life is full of troubles, and death draws near.
MSG
3 I've had my fill of trouble; I'm camped on the edge of hell.
CSB
3 For I have had enough troubles, and my life is near Sheol.

Psalms 88:3 In-Context

1 LORD, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you.
2 May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry.
3 I am overwhelmed with troubles and my life draws near to death.
4 I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I am like one without strength.
5 I am set apart with the dead, like the slain who lie in the grave, whom you remember no more, who are cut off from your care.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 6:3; Psalms 25:17
  • 2. S Job 33:22; Psalms 107:18,26
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