Psalms 88:1-2

[1] [[A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite.]] O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night [2] Let my prayer come before thee: incline thine ear unto my cry;

What is the context of Psalms 88:1-2?

A Petition to Be Saved from Death. (Psalms 88:1-18 true)
A Cry for Help (Psalms 88:1-18 true)
Psalm 88 .[ a .] (Psalms 88:1-18 true)
A Cry of Desperation (Psalms 88:1-18 true)
A Prayer for Help in Despondency (Psalms 88:1-18 true)
I Cry Out Day and Night Before You (Psalms 88:1-18 true)
A Prayer for Help in Despair (Psalms 88:1-18 true)

What does Psalms 88:1-2 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

These verses are an introduction to what follows. The psalmist announced that he prayed unceasingly to the God from whom he hoped to receive deliverance. He pleaded with God to entertain his request and act upon it by saving him.

"In the midst of tribulation, faith holds on to the God who has promised to deliver." ^[1]