Psalms 77:2-20 ▼

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?|

10 Then I said, |I am sickened by the thought that the sovereign One might become inactive.

11 I will remember the works of the LORD. Yes, I will remember the amazing things you did long ago!

12 I will think about all you have done; I will reflect upon your deeds!|

13 O God, your deeds are extraordinary! What god can compare to our great God?

14 You are the God who does amazing things; you have revealed your strength among the nations.

15 You delivered your people by your strength--the children of Jacob and Joseph. (Selah)

16 The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you and trembled. Yes, the depths of the sea shook with fear.

17 The clouds poured down rain; the skies thundered. Yes, your arrows flashed about.

18 Your thunderous voice was heard in the wind; the lightning bolts lit up the world; the earth trembled and shook.

19 You walked through the sea; you passed through the surging waters, but left no footprints.

20 You led your people like a flock of sheep, by the hand of Moses and Aaron.