"A Prayer for Deliverance From Death"

PSALMS 88 [A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezarhite.]
Don't ask me why, but this actually does fit perfectly between the last Psalm and the next; I just don't have an answer for how and why quite yet. But, there is something very interesting about this Psalm, in that it ends without conclusion; besides being one of the most melancholy of all the psalms, that according to Matthew Henry. I am one of those kind of people that like searching for something to uncover. Take the names listed for instruments and melodies, all of which could just be people, but that does not mean that their names don't reflect certain meanings; kind of like Jacob, is a name that means 'the heel-catcher' because he had hold of his brother heel at birth. Humor me, if you will, and let me try to illustrate what I am trying to say. The first name that is listed, which seems part of the second, is a word that means 'dubious' and comes from the word for sickness. Don't you think that death is a sickness? Dubious is a word that has two very suspect meanings, one is that of doubt, and the other is that of not to be relied upon. Interesting enough, we cannot rely upon our own strength or power to deliver us from death; and even if we think that we can, we need to be very suspect of the result. The second name, which appears to be part of the first, is a word that means to be afflicted or humbled, usually by something that cannot be overcome or altered; much like one might feel in the midst of the ocean and fighting against crashing waves. That actually fits rather nicely into the harsh realities of death, if someone is so inclined to dwell on such matters. The third name is one that sits by itself, but is attached to someone from somewhere. It is a word of mystery, but instruction; a serious matter when dealing with something that you absolutely know nothing about. In other words, it means a song or psalm of contemplation, which is the act of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time, or deep reflective thought. A good choice of a word when considering if we are ready for death or not. Are you ready? Can you overcome death? Will you be delivered? Well, let's see! The forth word is actually an easy one, it simply means 'faithful.' Something which is not quite the title most of us could be given, but is surely one that suits God; and if proof is needed, it absolutely suits our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus. If you are looking for a sign of deliverance from death, then there is your proof! Finally, the fifth name, which speaks of a place of origin, or someone from a particular place. Actually, it is a word that means native, as rising out of the soil; this could be said to be a sign of who a person might be based upon where they came from, much like Jesus claimed He was someone special, yet that doubted He could be anything good, since He came from Nazareth and was considered by all to be a Nazarene. Okay, so maybe I dig where I should not be digging; but rising up out of the soil is actually a pretty good metaphor...
"Jesus replied, "Now the time has come for the Son of Man to enter into his glory. I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels -a plentiful harvest of new lives. Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who care nothing for their life in this world will keep it for eternity. Anyone who wants to be my disciple must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me. "Now my soul is deeply troubled. Should I pray, 'Father, save me from this hour'? But this is the very reason I came! Father, bring glory to your name."" (John 12:23-28) NLT