Psalms 88:8
“Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me; thou hast made me an abomination unto them: I am shut up, and I cannot come forth.”

What does Psalms 88:8 mean?
The Bible verse Psalms 88:8 (KJV) reads, "Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me; thou hast made me an abomination unto them: I am shut up, and I cannot come forth." This verse is from the Book of Psalms and is part of a larger Psalm known as a song or hymn of lament…
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As we wander through the valleys of life, we inevitably encounter periods of deep loneliness and despair. Psalm 88 captures this profound struggle in such a raw and intense manner that it compels us to sit with our own feelings of isolation. Verse 8 states, "Thou hast put away…
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Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heavy heart, reflecting on the profound words of Psalm 88:8: "Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me; thou hast made me an abomination unto them: I am shut up, and I cannot come forth." Lord, these words echo the depths…
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