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A psalm of Asaph.</p><p class="heading">Remembering God in Times of Trouble</p><p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span>I cry out to God!</p> <p class="poetry2">I cry out to God and he hears me.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>When I was in distress, I sought the Lord;</p> <p class="poetry2">my hands were raised at night</p> <p class="poetry2">and they did not grow weary.</p> <p class="poetry2">I refused to be comforted.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>I remember God, and I groan;</p> <p class="poetry2">I meditate, while my spirit grows faint.</p> <p class="selah">Interlude</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>You kept my eyes open;</p> <p class="poetry2">I was troubled and couldn’t speak.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>I thought of ancient times,</p> <p class="poetry2">considering years long past.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>During the night I remembered my song.</p> <p class="poetry2">I meditate in my heart,</p> <p class="poetry2">and my spirit ponders.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>Will the Lord reject me<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title=" 77:7 The Heb. lacks me">a</a></span> forever</p> <p class="poetry2">and not show favor again?</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Has his gracious love ceased forever?</p> <p class="poetry2">Will his promise be unfulfilled in future generations?</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Has God forgotten to be gracious?</p> <p class="poetry2">Has he in anger withheld his compassion?</p> <p class="selah">Interlude</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>So I say: “It causes me pain</p> <p class="poetry2">that the right hand of the Most High has changed.”</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>I will remember the LORD’S deeds;</p> <p class="poetry2">indeed, I will remember your awesome deeds from long ago.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>As I meditate on all your works,</p> <p class="poetry2">I will consider your awesome deeds.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>God, your way is holy.</p> <p class="poetry2">What god is like our great God?</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>God, you are the one performing awesome deeds.</p> <p class="poetry2">You reveal your might among the nations.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>You delivered<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="77:15 Or redeemed">b</a></span> your people—</p> <p class="poetry2">the descendants of Jacob and Joseph—</p> <p class="poetry2">with your power.</p> <p class="selah">Interlude</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>The waters saw you, God;</p> <p class="poetry2">the waters saw you and writhed.</p> <p class="poetry2">Indeed, the depths of the sea quaked.</p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>The clouds poured rain;</p> <p class="poetry2">the skies rumbled.</p> <p class="poetry2">Indeed, your lightning bolts flashed.<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="77:17 Lit. your fierce arrows traveled">c</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>Your thunderous sound was in a whirlwind;</p> <p class="poetry2">your lightning lights up the world;</p> <p class="poetry2">the earth becomes agitated and quakes.</p> <p class="poetry1 margintop"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>Your way was through the sea,</p> <p class="poetry2">and your path through mighty waters,</p> <p class="poetry2">but your footprints cannot be traced.<span class="fn"><a href="#ftn" title="77:19 Lit. steps are not recognized">d</a></span> </p> <p class="poetry1"><span class="reftext"><a href="http://biblehub.com/psalms/77-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>You have led your people like a flock</p> <p class="poetry2">by the hands of Moses and Aaron.</p><hr size="1" color="DDEEFF"><span class="mainfootnotes"><A name="ftn"></a><span class="mainfootnoteshdg">Footnotes:</span><br><span class="fn1"><span class="fnb">a</span> 77:7 The Heb. lacks <i>me</i><br /><span class="fnb">b</span> 77:15 Or <i>redeemed</i><br /><span class="fnb">c</span> 77:17 Lit. <i>your fierce arrows traveled</i><br /><span class="fnb">d</span> 77:19 Lit. <i>steps are not recognized</i><br /></span><br><br><hr size="1" color="DDEEFF"><div align="center"><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1<br />Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation<br />ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/">Bible Hub</a></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="../psalms/76.htm" 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