Psa. 88:Titlea| Psalm| Psa. 42 title
Psa. 88:Title*| mahalath
| The meaning of the Hebrew is obscure. It may refer to the singing of a sad melody with a subdued voice.
Psa. 88:Title**| Maschil
| See note on the superscription of Psa. 32.
Psa. 88:11| salvation
| This psalm concerns the seeking of Heman, a son of Korah, for his release from sufferings. See note 11 in Psa. 85.
Psa. 88:1a| by| Psa. 22:2;| Luke 18:7
Psa. 88:41| help
| Or, strength.
Psa. 88:8a| far| Job 19:13;| Psa. 88:18;| Luke 23:49
Psa. 88:10a| deceased| Psa. 6:5;| 30:9;| 115:17;| Isa. 38:18
Psa. 88:111| Abaddon
| Meaning destruction.
Psa. 88:151| overwhelmed
| Following the Septuagint; the meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.