Psa 77:1-3 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 77:1-20: Ps 77 The psalmist laments that God has turned away from him, even though he feels innocent. He reflects on his situation (77:3 , 6 , 12 ) and finds hope (see 25:5 ) in remembering God’s past deeds (77:11 ). Summary for Ps 77:1-3: 77:1-3 The night provides a special opportunity for prayer and meditation (77:6 , 11 ; see 6:6 ; 16:7 ; 17:3 ; 30:5 ; 63:6 ; 119:55 , 62 , 148 ).

Summary for Ps 77:1-20: Ps 77 ^a The psalmist laments that God has turned away from him, even though he feels innocent. He reflects on his situation (77:3 ^b, 6 ^c, 12 ^d) and finds hope (see 25:5 ^e) in remembering God’s past deeds (77:11 ^f).
Summary for Ps 77:1-3: 77:1-3 ^g The night provides a special opportunity for prayer and meditation (77:6 ^h, 11 ⁱ; see 6:6 ^j; 16:7 ^k; 17:3 ^l; 30:5 ^m; 63:6 ⁿ; 119:55 ^o, 62 ^p, 148 ^q).
77:3 ^r I think of God: God’s people inevitably face difficult times, but recalling his mighty acts at the beginning of their relationship assures them of God’s commitment.

• Feeling overwhelmed, the psalmist is unable to deal with the crisis (142:3 ^s; 143:4 ^t).