What does the Bible say about darkness in Psalm 88?

Psalm 88 is often referred to as the darkest psalm, as it begins with a glimmer of hope but quickly descends into profound despair. The psalmist cries out to God, expressing feelings of being overwhelmed by troubles and darkness. It reflects not just personal anguish but also serves as a poignant foreshadowing of Christ's suffering on the cross, where He experienced complete separation from the Father during the height of His affliction. The imagery in this psalm evokes the depth of anguish felt by both the psalmist and ultimately Christ, who was 'numbered with the transgressors' (Isaiah 53:12) and felt forsaken by God.