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 leader of the music of the Jeduthunites. A psalm of Asaph.” I call upon God; I cry aloud for help; I call upon God, that he would 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 my trouble I seek the Lord; In the night is my hand stretched forth continually; My soul refuseth to be comforted.

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

I remember God, and am disquieted; I think of him, and my spirit is overwhelmed.

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

Thou keepest mine eyelids from closing; I am distressed, so that I cannot speak!

5 I think of the old days, years ago.

I think of the days of old, —The years of ancient times.

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

I call to remembrance my songs in the night; I meditate in my heart, And my spirit inquireth:

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

Will the Lord be angry for ever? Will he be favorable no more?

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

Is his mercy utterly withdrawn for ever? Doth his promise fail from generation to generation?

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

Hath God forgotten to be gracious? Hath he in anger shut up 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.”

Then I say, “This is mine affliction, A change in the right hand of the Most High.”

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

I remember the deeds of Jehovah; I think of thy wonders of old.

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

I meditate on all thy works, And talk of thy doings.

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

Thy ways, O God! are holy! Who so great a god as our God?

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

Thou art a God who doest wonders; Thou hast manifested thy power among the nations.

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

With thy strong arm thou didst redeem thy 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 thee, O God! The waters saw thee, and feared, And the deep trembled.

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

The clouds poured out water, The skies sent forth thunder, And thine arrows flew.

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

Thy thunder roared in the whirlwind; Thy lightning illumined the world; The earth trembled and shook.

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

Thy way was through the sea, And thy path through great waters; And thy footsteps could not be found.

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

Thou didst lead thy people like a flock, By the hands of Moses and Aaron.