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Psalms 88:2

Psalms 88:2 is verse 2 of Psalms chapter 88, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

May my prayer come before You; incline Your ear to my cry.

Let my prayer come before thee: incline thine ear unto my cry;

Let my prayer enter into your presence. Turn your ear to my cry.

Psalms 88:1–4 · Berean Standard Bible

1 O LORD, the God of my salvation, day and night I cry out before You.

2 May my prayer come before You; incline Your ear to my cry.

3 For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol.

4 I am counted among those descending to the Pit. I am like a man without strength.

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