Psalms 77
Confidence in a Time of Crisis
1For the choir director: according to Jeduthun. Of ▼▼Asaph: A musician appointed by David to oversee the music used in worship at the Temple; 12 psalms are attributed to Asaph.
Asaph. b A psalm. I cry aloud to God,aloud to God, and He will hear me. c
2 I sought the Lord in my day of trouble.
My hands were continually lifted up
all night long;
I refused to be comforted. d
3 I think of God; I groan;
I meditate; my spirit becomes weak. e , ▼
▼Selah: A Hebrew word whose meaning is uncertain; various interpretations include: (1) a musical notation, (2) a pause for silence, (3) a signal for worshipers to fall prostrate on the ground, (4) a term for the worshipers to call out, and (5) a word meaning "forever"
Selah
4 You have kept me from closing my eyes;
I am troubled and cannot speak. g
5 I consider days of old,
years long past. h
6 At night I remember my music;
I meditate in my heart, and my spirit ponders. i
7 “Will the Lord reject forever
and never again show favor? j
8 Has His faithful love ceased forever?
Is His promise at an end for all generations? k
9 Has God forgotten to be gracious?
Has He in anger withheld His compassion?” l , ▼
▼Selah: A Hebrew word whose meaning is uncertain; various interpretations include: (1) a musical notation, (2) a pause for silence, (3) a signal for worshipers to fall prostrate on the ground, (4) a term for the worshipers to call out, and (5) a word meaning "forever"
Selah
10 So I say, “I am grieved ▼
▼Lit “My piercing
that the right hand of the ▼
▼Most High: The Hebrew word is Elyon. It is often used with other names of God, such as El (God) or Yahweh (Lord); it is used to refer to God as the supreme being.
Most High has changed.” p 11 I will remember the Lord’s works;
yes, I will remember Your ancient wonders. q
12 I will reflect on all You have done
and meditate on Your actions. r
13 God, Your way is holy.
What god is great like God? s
14 You are the God who works wonders;
You revealed Your strength among the peoples. t
15 With power You redeemed Your people,
the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. u , ▼
▼Selah: A Hebrew word whose meaning is uncertain; various interpretations include: (1) a musical notation, (2) a pause for silence, (3) a signal for worshipers to fall prostrate on the ground, (4) a term for the worshipers to call out, and (5) a word meaning "forever"
Selah
16 The waters saw You, God.
The waters saw You; they trembled.
Even the depths shook. w
17 The clouds poured down water.
The storm clouds thundered;
Your arrows flashed back and forth. x
18 The sound of Your thunder was in the whirlwind;
lightning lit up the world. y
The earth shook and quaked. z
19 Your way went through the sea
and Your path through the great waters,
but Your footprints were unseen. aa
20 You led Your people like a flock ab
by the hand of Moses and Aaron. ac
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