Psalm 87 outlines the beauty and glory of the city of Zion, a reference to the dwelling place of God and the city of Jerusalem. The psalmist looks expectantly to the day when birth in the city of Zion will carry great significance - because it will indicate a person born under the watchful glorious protection of the Almighty!
Psalm 88 is a prayer for relief from great despair. The psalmist relates that his cries have gone unending before the Lord, and the Lord has not seemed to hear. This does not completely frustrate the psalmist, as he is confident in the Lord's hearing and sending assistance. The psalmist's cry is for God's deliverance to come quickly and completely.
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