Psalms 77
77
Psalm 77#In Hebrew texts 77:1-20 is numbered 77:2-21.
For the director of music. For Jeduthun. Of Asaph. A psalm.
1I cried out to God for help;
I cried out to God to hear me.
2When I was in distress, I sought the Lord;
at night I stretched out untiring hands,
and I would not be comforted.
3I remembered you, God, and I groaned;
I meditated, and my spirit grew faint.#77:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 9 and 15.
4You kept my eyes from closing;
I was too troubled to speak.
5I thought about the former days,
the years of long ago;
6I remembered my songs in the night.
My heart meditated and my spirit asked:
7“Will the Lord reject forever?
Will he never show his favor again?
8Has his unfailing love vanished forever?
Has his promise failed for all time?
9Has God forgotten to be merciful?
Has he in anger withheld his compassion?”
10Then I thought, “To this I will appeal:
the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand.
11I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
12I will consider all your works
and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”
13Your ways, God, are holy.
What god is as great as our God?
14You are the God who performs miracles;
you display your power among the peoples.
15With your mighty arm you redeemed your people,
the descendants of Jacob and Joseph.
16The waters saw you, God,
the waters saw you and writhed;
the very depths were convulsed.
17The clouds poured down water,
the heavens resounded with thunder;
your arrows flashed back and forth.
18Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind,
your lightning lit up the world;
the earth trembled and quaked.
19Your path led through the sea,
your way through the mighty waters,
though your footprints were not seen.
20You led your people like a flock
by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
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Psalms 77
77
Psalm 77
For the music leader. According to Jeduthun. Of Asaph. A psalm.
1I cry out loud to God—
out loud to God so that he can hear me!
2During the day when I’m in trouble I look for my Lord.
At night my hands are still outstretched and don’t grow numb;
my whole being#77.2 Or soul refuses to be comforted.
3I remember God and I moan.
I complain, and my spirit grows tired. Selah
4You’ve kept my eyelids from closing.
I’m so upset I can’t even speak.
5I think about days long past;
I remember years that seem an eternity in the past.
6I meditate with my heart at night;#77.6 LXX; MT I remember my song in the night.
I complain, and my spirit keeps searching:
7“Will my Lord reject me forever?
Will he never be pleased again?
8Has his faithful love come to a complete end?
Is his promise over for future generations?
9Has God forgotten how to be gracious?
Has he angrily stopped up his compassion?” Selah
10It’s my misfortune, I thought,
that the strong hand of the Most High is different now.
11But I will remember the LORD’s deeds;
yes, I will remember your wondrous acts from times long past.
12I will meditate on all your works;
I will ponder your deeds.
13God, your way is holiness!
Who is as great a god as you, God?
14You are the God who works wonders;
you have demonstrated your strength among all peoples.
15With your mighty arm you redeemed your people;
redeemed the children of Jacob and Joseph. Selah
16The waters saw you, God—
the waters saw you and reeled!
Even the deep depths shook!
17The clouds poured water,
the skies cracked thunder;
your arrows were flying all around!
18The crash of your thunder was in the swirling storm;
lightning lit up the whole world;
the earth shook and quaked.
19Your way went straight through the sea;
your pathways went right through the mighty waters.
But your footprints left no trace!
20You led your people like sheep
under the care of Moses and Aaron.
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