Psalms 77:1-9 ▼

1 For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of Asaph. I will cry out to God and call for help! I will cry out to God and he will pay attention to me.

2 In my time of trouble I sought the Lord. I kept my hand raised in prayer throughout the night. I refused to be comforted.

3 I said, |I will remember God while I groan; I will think about him while my strength leaves me.| (Selah)

4 You held my eyelids open; I was troubled and could not speak.

5 I thought about the days of old, about ancient times.

6 I said, |During the night I will remember the song I once sang; I will think very carefully.| I tried to make sense of what was happening.

7 I asked, |Will the Lord reject me forever? Will he never again show me his favor?

8 Has his loyal love disappeared forever? Has his promise failed forever?

9 Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has his anger stifled his compassion?|