Psalm 88:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

My friends and neighbours have turned against me because of you, and now darkness is my only companion.

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Nations surrounded me, but I got rid of them by the power of the LORD.

They attacked from all sides, but I got rid of them by the power of the LORD.

My enemies insult me. Neighbours are even worse, and I disgust my friends. People meet me in the street, and they turn and run.

Because of my sickness, no friends or neighbours will come near me.

You have made my friends turn in horror from me. I am a prisoner who cannot escape,