Psalms 77

1 For the Leader; for Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I will lift up my voice unto God, and cry; I will lift up my voice unto God, that He may give ear unto 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 my trouble I seek the Lord; with my hand uplifted, mine eye streameth in the night without ceasing; my soul refuseth 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 When I think thereon, O God, I must moan; when I muse thereon, my spirit fainteth. (Selah)

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

4 Thou holdest fast the lids of mine eyes; I am troubled, and cannot speak.

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

5 I have pondered the days of old, the years of ancient times.

I think of the old days, years ago.

6 In the night I will call to remembrance my song; I will commune with mine own heart; and my spirit maketh diligent search:

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

7 'Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will He be favourable no more?

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

8 Is His mercy clean gone for ever? Is His promise come to an end for evermore?

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

9 Hath God forgotten to be gracious? Hath He in anger shut up his compassions?' (Selah)

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

10 And I say: 'This is my weakness, that the right hand of the Most High could change.

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 make mention of the deeds of the LORD; yea, I will remember Thy wonders of old.

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

12 I will meditate also upon all Thy work, and muse on Thy doings.'

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

13 O God, Thy way is in holiness; who is a great god like unto God?

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

14 Thou art the God that doest wonders; Thou hast made known Thy strength among the peoples.

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

15 Thou hast with Thine arm redeemed Thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. (Selah)

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

16 The waters saw Thee, O God; the waters saw Thee, they were in pain; the depths also trembled.

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

17 The clouds flooded forth waters; the skies sent out a sound; Thine arrows also went abroad.

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

18 The voice of Thy thunder was in the whirlwind; the lightnings lighted up the world; the earth trembled and shook.

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

19 Thy way was in the sea, and Thy path in the great waters, and Thy footsteps were not known.

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

20 Thou didst lead Thy people like a flock, by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

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