NET PSA Chapter 77

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of Asaph.

77 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?”

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.