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href="/bsb/psalms/77.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/77.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I thought about the former days, the years of long ago;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/77.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I think of the good old days, long since ended,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/77.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I consider the days of old, the years long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/77.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I considered the days of old, the years long in the past.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/77.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/77.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I have considered the days of old, The years of ancient times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/77.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have considered the days of old, The years of long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/77.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I have considered the days of old, The years of long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/77.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I have considered the days of old, The years of long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/77.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I give thought to the days of old, The years of long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/77.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I have considered the ancient days, The years [of prosperity] of long, long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/77.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I consider days of old, years long past.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/77.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I consider days of old, years long past. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/77.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I have considered the days of old, The years of ancient times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/77.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I think of times gone by, of those years long ago. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/77.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/77.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I have considered the days of old, the years long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/77.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I think of days gone by and remember years of long ago. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/77.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I thought of ancient times, considering years long past.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/77.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I considered the days of old, the years long in the past.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/77.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I thought about the days of old, about ancient times. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/77.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/77.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/77.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/77.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I have reckoned the days of old, "" The years of the ages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/77.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I have reckoned the days of old, The years of the ages.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/77.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I reckoned the days of old, the everlasting years.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/77.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I thought upon the days of old: and I had in my mind the eternal years. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/77.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 76:6>I considered the days of antiquity, and I held the years of eternity in my mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/77.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I consider the days of old; the years long past<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/77.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I consider the days of old, and remember the years of long ago.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/77.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I have considered the days of old; I am mindful of the years of ancient times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/77.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I have considered the former days and the years of the ages.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/77.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I have pondered the days of old, the years of ancient times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/77.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I considered the days of old, and remembered ancient years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/77-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=9360" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/77.htm">In The Day of Trouble I Sought the LORD</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>You have kept my eyes from closing; I am too troubled to speak. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2803.htm" title="2803: ḥiš·šaḇ·tî (V-Piel-Perf-1cs) -- To think, account. ">I considered</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yā·mîm (N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">the days</a> <a href="/hebrew/6924.htm" title="6924: miq·qe·ḏem (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- The front, of place, time. Or qedmah; from qadam; the front, of place or time; often used adverbially.">of old,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: nō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">the years</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: ‘ō·w·lā·mîm (N-mp) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">long in the past.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>At night I remembered my song; in my heart I mused, and my spirit pondered:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/143-5.htm">Psalm 143:5</a></span><br />I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/42-4.htm">Psalm 42:4</a></span><br />These things come to mind as I pour out my soul: how I walked with the multitude, leading the festive procession to the house of God with shouts of joy and praise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/44-1.htm">Psalm 44:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us the work You did in their days, in the days of old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-7.htm">Deuteronomy 32:7</a></span><br />Remember the days of old; consider the years long past. Ask your father, and he will tell you, your elders, and they will inform you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-9.htm">Isaiah 46:9</a></span><br />Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/29-2.htm">Job 29:2</a></span><br />“How I long for the months gone by, for the days when God watched over me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-20.htm">Lamentations 3:20</a></span><br />Surely my soul remembers and is humbled within me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-11.htm">Isaiah 63:11</a></span><br />Then His people remembered the days of old, the days of Moses. Where is He who brought them through the sea with the shepherds of His flock? Where is the One who set His Holy Spirit among them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:10</a></span><br />Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is unwise of you to ask about this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/6-16.htm">Jeremiah 6:16</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-12.htm">1 Chronicles 16:12</a></span><br />Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-7.htm">Hebrews 13:7</a></span><br />Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/3-2.htm">2 Peter 3:2</a></span><br />by recalling what was foretold by the holy prophets and commanded by our Lord and Savior through your apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-54.htm">Luke 1:54-55</a></span><br />He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful, / as He promised to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-72.htm">Luke 1:72-73</a></span><br />to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant, / the oath He swore to our father Abraham, to grant us</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/74-12.htm">Psalm 74:12-18</a></b></br> For God <i>is</i> my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/143-5.htm">Psalm 143:5</a></b></br> I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-7.htm">Deuteronomy 32:7</a></b></br> Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask thy father, and he will shew thee; thy elders, and they will tell thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/61-4.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/psalms/44-1.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/psalms/68-33.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/psalms/74-20.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/psalms/73-17.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/job/30-3.htm">Former</a> <a href="/psalms/74-12.htm">Past</a> <a href="/psalms/75-3.htm">Pondered</a> <a href="/psalms/44-22.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/psalms/77-3.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/psalms/73-16.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/psalms/73-16.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/psalms/73-12.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/77-7.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/psalms/77-11.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/psalms/119-52.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/psalms/77-6.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/psalms/106-7.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/psalms/79-8.htm">Former</a> <a href="/psalms/77-11.htm">Past</a> <a href="/psalms/111-2.htm">Pondered</a> <a href="/psalms/88-4.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/psalms/77-6.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/psalms/77-10.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/psalms/77-6.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/psalms/78-2.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 77</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/77-1.htm">The psalmist shows what fierce combat he had with distrust</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/77-10.htm">The victory which he had by consideration of God's great and gracious works.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/77.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/77.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I considered the days of old</b><br>This phrase reflects a common biblical practice of reflection and remembrance. In the Hebrew tradition, recalling God's past deeds was a way to find comfort and assurance in times of trouble. The "days of old" often refer to the foundational events in Israel's history, such as the Exodus, the giving of the Law at Sinai, and the establishment of the Davidic kingdom. These events were pivotal in shaping the identity and faith of the Israelite people. The act of considering or meditating on these days suggests a deep, contemplative process, where one seeks to understand God's character and faithfulness through His past actions. This practice is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/deuteronomy/32-7.htm">Deuteronomy 32:7</a>, where Moses instructs the Israelites to remember the days of old and consider the years of many generations.<p><b>the years long in the past</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of historical continuity and the enduring relevance of God's actions throughout history. The "years long in the past" could refer to the patriarchal period, the time of the judges, or the early monarchy, all of which were significant in the unfolding of God's covenantal promises. In a cultural context, the ancient Near Eastern societies placed great value on tradition and ancestral wisdom, which were seen as sources of guidance and stability. This reflection on the past serves as a reminder of God's unchanging nature and His ongoing involvement in the world. It also points to the prophetic tradition, where the past acts of God are seen as a guarantee of future fulfillment, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/46-9.htm">Isaiah 46:9-10</a>, where God declares the end from the beginning and His purposes from ancient times.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asaph.htm">Asaph</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/77.htm">Psalm 77</a>, Asaph was a prominent Levite singer and seer in David's court, known for his role in leading worship and composing psalms.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel's_history.htm">Israel's History</a></b><br>The "days of old" likely refer to significant events in Israel's history, such as the Exodus, the giving of the Law, and God's covenantal faithfulness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_exodus.htm">The Exodus</a></b><br>A pivotal event in Israel's history, symbolizing God's deliverance and faithfulness, often recalled in the Psalms as a reminder of God's power and care.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_god's_faithfulness.htm">Reflecting on God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Remembering past events where God has shown His faithfulness can strengthen our faith during current trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_historical_context.htm">The Importance of Historical Context</a></b><br>Understanding the historical context of biblical events helps us appreciate God's consistent character and His dealings with His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/learning_from_the_past.htm">Learning from the Past</a></b><br>Reflecting on the past can provide wisdom and guidance for present decisions and future directions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_times_of_trouble.htm">Encouragement in Times of Trouble</a></b><br>In moments of distress, recalling God's past deliverances can offer comfort and hope, reminding us that He is still in control.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_memory_in_worship.htm">The Role of Memory in Worship</a></b><br>Recalling God's mighty works is an integral part of worship, fostering gratitude and trust in His ongoing provision and care.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_77.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 77</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_if_the_blind_lead_the_blind.htm">What does 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_90_4_conflict_with_science.htm">Does Psalm 90:4's notion that 'a thousand years┬àare like a day' conflict with scientific understanding of time and cosmic scales?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_genesis_5_and_psalm_90_10.htm">How do we reconcile the extraordinarily long lifespans in Genesis 5 with the more typical human lifespan suggested in Psalm 90:10?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1,000_years_a_day_in_2_peter_3_8.htm">Does 2 Peter 3:8 equate a thousand years to a day?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/77.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I have considered;</span> rather, <span class="accented">I considered.</span> In my perplexity, when I could no longer speak, I betook myself to meditation. <span class="cmt_word">I considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.</span> He called to mind, <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, God's doings in the past (comp. vers. 14-19). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/77-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I considered</span><br /><span class="heb">חִשַּׁ֣בְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(ḥiš·šaḇ·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2803.htm">Strong's 2803: </a> </span><span class="str2">To think, account</span><br /><br /><span class="word">days</span><br /><span class="heb">יָמִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(yā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of old,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִקֶּ֑דֶם</span> <span class="translit">(miq·qe·ḏem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6924.htm">Strong's 6924: </a> </span><span class="str2">The front, of place, time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">years</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁ֝נ֗וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> </span><span class="str2">A year</span><br /><br /><span class="word">long in the past.</span><br /><span class="heb">עוֹלָמִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·w·lā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/77-5.htm">Psalm 77:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/77-5.htm">Psalm 77:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/77-5.htm">Psalm 77:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/77-5.htm">Psalm 77:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/77-5.htm">Psalm 77:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/77-5.htm">Psalm 77:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/77-5.htm">Psalm 77:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/77-5.htm">Psalm 77:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/77-5.htm">Psalm 77:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/77-5.htm">Psalm 77:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/77-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 77:5 I have considered the days of old (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/77-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 77:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 77:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/77-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 77:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 77:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>