Psalms 77

1 To the Overseer, for Jeduthun. — A Psalm of Asaph. My voice [is] to God, and I cry, my voice [is] to God, And He hath given 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 a day of my distress the Lord I sought, My hand by night hath been spread out, And it doth not cease, My soul hath 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 remember God, and make a noise, I meditate, and feeble is my spirit. (Selah)

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

4 Thou hast taken hold of the watches of mine eyes, I have been moved, and I speak not.

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

5 I have reckoned the days of old, The years of the ages.

I think of the old days, years ago.

6 I remember my music in the night, With my heart I meditate, and my spirit doth search diligently:

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

7 To the ages doth the Lord cast off? Doth He add to be pleased no more?

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

8 Hath His kindness ceased for ever? The saying failed to all generations?

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

9 Hath God forgotten [His] favours? Hath He shut up in anger His mercies? (Selah)

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

10 And I say: 'My weakness is, The changes of the right hand of the Most High.'

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

11 I mention the doings of Jah, For I remember of old Thy wonders,

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

12 And I have meditated on all Thy working, And I talk concerning Thy doings.

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

13 O God, in holiness [is] Thy way, Who [is] a great god like God?

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

14 Thou [art] the God doing wonders. Thou hast made known among the peoples Thy strength,

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

15 Thou hast redeemed with strength 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 have seen Thee, O God, The waters have seen Thee, They are afraid — also depths are troubled.

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

17 Poured out waters have thick clouds, The skies have given forth a noise, Also — Thine arrows go up and down.

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

18 The voice of Thy thunder [is] in the spheres, Lightnings have lightened the world, The earth hath trembled, yea, it shaketh.

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

19 In the sea [is] Thy way, And Thy paths [are] in many waters, And Thy tracks have not been known.

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

20 Thou hast led as a flock Thy people, By the hand of Moses and Aaron!

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