NET Bible

Psalm 77

^77:1 I will cry out to God and call for help. I will cry out to God and he will pay attention to me. ^77:2 In my time of trouble I sought the Lord. I kept my hand raised in prayer throughout the night. I refused to be comforted. ^77:3 I said, “I will remember God while I groan; I will think about him while my strength leaves me.” (Selah) ^77:4 You held my eyelids open; I was troubled and could not speak. ^77:5 I thought about the days of old, about ancient times. ^77:6 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. ^77:7 I asked, “Will the Lord reject me forever? Will he never again show me his favor? ^77:8 Has his loyal love disappeared forever? Has his promise failed forever? ^77:9 Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has his anger stifled his compassion?” (Selah) ^77:10 Then I said, “I am sickened by the thought that the Most High might become inactive. ^77:11 I will remember the works of the Lord. Yes, I will remember the amazing things you did long ago. ^77:12 I will think about all you have done; I will reflect upon your deeds.” ^77:13 O God, your deeds are extraordinary. What god can compare to our great God? ^77:14 You are the God who does amazing things; you have revealed your strength among the nations. ^77:15 You delivered your people by your strength — the children of Jacob and Joseph. (Selah) ^77:16 The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you and trembled. Yes, the depths of the sea shook with fear. ^77:17 The clouds poured down rain; the skies thundered. Yes, your arrows flashed about. ^77:18 Your thunderous voice was heard in the wind; the lightning bolts lit up the world. The earth trembled and shook. ^77:19 You walked through the sea; you passed through the surging waters, but left no footprints. ^77:20 You led your people like a flock of sheep, by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

^77:20 A well-written song by Asaph.