Psalms 77

1 For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me.

For Jeduthun, the music director. A psalm of Asaph. I cry out to God for help—I even shout. If only he would listen to me!

2 In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted.

When I was in trouble I prayed to the Lord. All night long I stretched out my hands to him in prayer but nothing brought me any comfort.

3 I remembered You, O God, and I groaned; I mused and my spirit grew faint.

I thought about God, groaning loudly; I meditated on him, but I was discouraged. (Selah)

4 You have kept my eyes from closing; I am too troubled to speak.

You stop me going to sleep; I'm so upset I can't even talk.

5 I considered the days of old, the years long in the past.

I think of the old days, years ago.

6 At night I remembered my song; in my heart I mused, and my spirit pondered:

I remember the songs I sung in the night. I meditate and ask myself:

7 “Will the Lord spurn us forever and never show His favor again?

Has the Lord given up on me forever? Won't he ever be pleased with me again?

8 Is His loving devotion gone forever? Has His promise failed for all time?

Has his trustworthy love disappeared forever? Have his promises permanently ended?

9 Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has His anger shut off His compassion?”

Has God forgotten to be kind? Has he angrily slammed the door shut on his compassion? (Selah)

10 So I said, “I am grieved that the right hand of the Most High has changed.”

Then I said, “This is what hurts me the most: the Most High doesn't treat me the way he used to.”

11 I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old.

I remember what you have done, Lord; I remember all the wonderful things you did long ago.

12 I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds.

I will think about all you have accomplished; I will think deeply about how you have acted.

13 Your way, O God, is holy. What god is so great as our God?

God, your ways are holy; is any god as great as you?

14 You are the God who works wonders; You display Your strength among the peoples.

You are the God who does wonderful things! You have revealed your power to the nations.

15 With power You redeemed Your people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph.

Through your strength you saved your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. (Selah)

16 The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken.

When the waters saw you, God, when they looked they trembled! Yes, they shook down to the very depths!

17 The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth.

The clouds poured rain down; the skies crashed with thunder; your lightning flew like arrows.

18 Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked.

Your thunder rumbled from the whirlwind; lightning flashes lit up the world; the earth quaked and shook.

19 Your path led through the sea, Your way through the mighty waters, but Your footprints were not to be found.

Your way led through the sea; your path passed through the deep sea; yet your footprints were invisible.

20 You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

You led your people like a flock, shepherded by Moses and Aaron.