Psalms 77 The inner state of the psalmist: he encourages his soul by considering God's great works and mercy

 Psalms 77

The inner state of the psalmist: he encourages his soul by considering God's great works and mercy

1 I cried to the Lord with my voice; I raised my voice to God, and he inclined his ear to me.

2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; my hand was stretched out in the night, and would not cease; my soul refused to be comforted.

3 I remembered God, and was troubled; I complained, and my spirit fainted.

4 I kept my eyes awake; I was so troubled that I could not speak.

5 I considered the days of old, the years of the old days.

6 I called to mind my song in the night; I pondered in my heart, and my spirit sought:

7 Will the Lord cast off forever, and be gracious no more?

8 Has his lovingkindness ceased forever? Has the promise that came from generation to generation come to an end?

9 Has God forgotten to show mercy? Has he closed his compassion in his anger?

10 Then I said, “This is my infirmity; then I remembered the years of the right hand of the Most High.”

11 I will remember the works of the Lord; surely I will remember your wonders of old.

12 I will meditate on all your works, and talk about your acts.

13 Your way, O God, is in the sanctuary. Who is so great as our God?

14 You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your strength among the peoples.

15 With your arm you have redeemed your people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph.

16 The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you, and were afraid; the depths also were shaken. 

17 The clouds poured out like water; the heavens resounded; your arrows flew to and fro.

18 The voice of your thunder echoed in the air; the lightnings lit up the world; the earth shook and trembled.

19 Your way was in the sea, and your paths in the great waters; and your footsteps were not known.

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