Psalms 77

1 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!

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

2 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

5 I think of the old days, years ago.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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