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the Most High has turned his hand against me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/77.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then I said, “I will appeal to this, to the years of the right hand of the Most High.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/77.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So I said, “I am grieved that the right hand of the Most High has changed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/77.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And I said, This <i>is</i> my infirmity: <i>but I will remember</i> the years of the right hand of the most High.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/77.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And I said, “This <i>is</i> my anguish; <i>But I will remember</i> the years of the right hand of the Most High.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/77.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then I said, “It is my grief, That the right hand of the Most High has changed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/77.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then I said, &#8220It is my grief, That the right hand of the Most High has changed.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/77.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then I said, “It is my grief, That the right hand of the Most High has changed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/77.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then I said, “It is my grief, That the right hand of the Most High has changed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/77.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And I said, “This is my grief, That the right hand of the Most High has changed [and His lovingkindness is withheld].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/77.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So I say, “I am grieved that the right hand of the Most High has changed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/77.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So I say, &#8220I am grieved that the right hand of the Most High has changed.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/77.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And I said, This is my infirmity; But I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/77.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then I said, "God Most High, what hurts me most is that you no longer help us with your mighty arm." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/77.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And I said, This is my infirmity; but I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/77.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then I said, "It makes me feel sick that the power of the Most High is no longer the same." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/77.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then I said, "What hurts me most is this--that God is no longer powerful." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/77.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So I say: "It causes me pain that the right hand of the Most High has changed."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/77.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So I said, ?I am grieved that the right hand of the Most High has changed.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/77.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then I said, "I am sickened by the thought that the sovereign One might become inactive. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/77.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And I thought, "This is my wounding, that the right hand of the Most High has changed."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/77.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/77.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then I thought, “I will appeal to this: the years of the right hand of the Most High.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/77.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And I say: “My weakness is, "" The changes of the right hand of the Most High.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/77.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And I say: 'My weakness is, The changes of the right hand of the Most High.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/77.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And saying, This has made me sick: the years of the right hand of the Most High.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/77.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And I said, Now have I begun: this is the change of the right hand of the most High. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/77.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 76:11>And I said, “Now I have begun. This change is from the right hand of the Most High.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/77.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I conclude: “My sorrow is this, the right hand of the Most High has abandoned us.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/77.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And I say, “It is my grief that the right hand of the Most High has changed.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/77.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And I said, This is my infirmity; it is another visitation of the power of the most High.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/77.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I said, "This is my sickness and it is the narrative of the right hand of The Exalted One<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/77.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And I say 'This is my weakness, That the right hand of the Most High could change.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/77.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And I said, Now I have begun; this is the change of the right hand of the Most High.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/77-10.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=9390" 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">9</span>Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has His anger shut off His compassion?” Selah <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wā·’ō·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">So I said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2470.htm" title="2470: ḥal·lō·w·ṯî (V-Qal-Inf:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence to be weak, sick, afflicted; or to grieve, make sick; also to stroke, entreat.">“I am grieved</a> <a href="/hebrew/3225.htm" title="3225: yə·mîn (N-fsc) -- Right hand. From yaman; the right hand or side of a person or other object; locally, the south.">that the right hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/5945.htm" title="5945: ‘el·yō·wn (Adj-ms) -- An elevation, lofty, as title, the Supreme. From alah; an elevation, i.e. Lofty; as title, the Supreme.">of the Most High</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hî (Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">has changed.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/8138.htm" title="8138: nō·wṯ (V-Qal-Inf) -- To repeat, do again. A primitive root; to fold, i.e. Duplicate; by implication, to transmute."></a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old.…<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="/isaiah/63-7.htm">Isaiah 63:7</a></span><br />I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-21.htm">Lamentations 3:21-23</a></span><br />Yet I call this to mind, and therefore I have hope: / Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-2.htm">Habakkuk 3:2</a></span><br />O LORD, I have heard the report of You; I stand in awe, O LORD, of Your deeds. Revive them in these years; make them known in these years. In Your wrath, remember mercy!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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/42-6.htm">Psalm 42:6</a></span><br />O my God, my soul despairs within me. Therefore I remember You from the land of Jordan and the peaks of Hermon—even from Mount Mizar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/73-16.htm">Psalm 73:16-17</a></span><br />When I tried to understand all this, it was troublesome in my sight / until I entered God’s sanctuary; then I discerned their end.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-11.htm">Psalm 78:11-12</a></span><br />They forgot what He had done, the wonders He had shown them. / He worked wonders before their fathers in the land of Egypt, in the region of Zoan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-5.htm">Psalm 105:5</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="/psalms/106-7.htm">Psalm 106:7</a></span><br />Our fathers in Egypt did not grasp Your wonders or remember Your abundant kindness; but they rebelled by the sea, there at the Red Sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/143-4.htm">Psalm 143:4-6</a></span><br />My spirit grows faint within me; my heart is dismayed inside me. / I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands. / I stretch out my hands to You; my soul thirsts for You like a parched land. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a></span><br />Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-8.htm">Hebrews 13:8</a></span><br />Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></span><br />For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-13.htm">2 Timothy 2:13</a></span><br />if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a></span><br />Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most High.</p><p class="hdg">this is.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/31-22.htm">Psalm 31:22</a></b></br> For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/73-22.htm">Psalm 73:22</a></b></br> So foolish <i>was</i> I, and ignorant: I was <i>as</i> a beast before thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/116-11.htm">Psalm 116:11</a></b></br> I said in my haste, All men <i>are</i> liars.</p><p class="hdg">the years</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/77-5.htm">Psalm 77:5</a></b></br> I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/15-6.htm">Exodus 15:6</a></b></br> Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/23-21.htm">Numbers 23:21,22</a></b></br> He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob, neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel: the LORD his God <i>is</i> with him, and the shout of a king <i>is</i> among them… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/9-15.htm">Appeal</a> <a href="/psalms/55-19.htm">Change</a> <a href="/psalms/53-6.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/psalms/68-17.htm">Changes</a> <a href="/psalms/77-3.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/psalms/77-2.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/75-5.htm">High</a> <a href="/leviticus/20-18.htm">Infirmity</a> <a href="/psalms/74-23.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/psalms/77-6.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/psalms/76-11.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/77-6.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/psalms/77-5.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/psalms/41-3.htm">Weakness</a> <a href="/psalms/55-3.htm">Weight</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/9-13.htm">Appeal</a> <a href="/psalms/89-34.htm">Change</a> <a href="/psalms/89-28.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/psalms/107-33.htm">Changes</a> <a href="/psalms/78-40.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/psalms/77-20.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/78-17.htm">High</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-14.htm">Infirmity</a> <a href="/psalms/77-11.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/psalms/77-11.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/psalms/78-37.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/78-8.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/psalms/77-12.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-6.htm">Weakness</a> <a href="/psalms/81-6.htm">Weight</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'; 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The psalmist is engaging in introspection, a common practice in the Psalms where the writer often speaks to themselves or to God. This reflects the personal nature of the Psalms as expressions of individual and communal lament, praise, and prayer.<p><b>I am grieved</b><br>The expression of grief here is significant, as it shows the depth of the psalmist's emotional turmoil. In the context of the Psalms, grief often arises from a sense of separation from God or a perceived absence of His intervention. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of lament, where believers express sorrow and seek God's presence and help.<p><b>that the right hand of the Most High</b><br>The "right hand" is a biblical metaphor for power and authority. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the right hand symbolized strength and the ability to act decisively. The "Most High" is a title for God, emphasizing His supreme authority and sovereignty. This phrase suggests a perceived change in God's powerful intervention in the psalmist's life or in the history of Israel.<p><b>has changed</b><br>The idea of change here implies a shift in God's actions or presence. This could reflect a historical context where Israel felt abandoned or punished, such as during the Babylonian exile. Theologically, it raises questions about God's immutability and faithfulness, themes explored throughout Scripture. The psalmist's perception of change contrasts with biblical affirmations of God's unchanging nature, inviting readers to trust in God's eternal constancy despite temporary circumstances.<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. He is known for his deep and reflective psalms that often explore themes of struggle and faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_most_high.htm">The Most High</a></b><br>A title for God, emphasizing His supreme authority and power over all creation. It reflects His sovereignty and unchanging nature.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_right_hand_of_god.htm">The Right Hand of God</a></b><br>Symbolizes God's power and action in the world. In biblical terms, the right hand often represents strength, authority, and deliverance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel's_history.htm">Israel's History</a></b><br>The context of the psalm reflects on Israel's past experiences of God's deliverance and faithfulness, which are contrasted with the current feelings of abandonment.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sanctuary.htm">The Sanctuary</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the sanctuary is often a place of reflection and remembrance of God's past deeds, which is a theme in the surrounding verses.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_grief_and_doubt.htm">Understanding Grief and Doubt</a></b><br>It's natural to experience moments of doubt and grief, even in our faith journey. Asaph's honesty in expressing his feelings is a model for us to bring our struggles before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_unchanging_nature_of_god.htm">The Unchanging Nature of God</a></b><br>While our circumstances may change, God's nature and His promises remain constant. Reflecting on His past faithfulness can strengthen our trust in Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_remembrance.htm">The Power of Remembrance</a></b><br>Remembering God's past deeds can provide comfort and hope during times of spiritual dryness. Regularly recounting His works can renew our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_faith.htm">The Role of Community in Faith</a></b><br>Asaph's role as a leader in worship highlights the importance of community in supporting and encouraging one another through difficult times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_response_to_doubt.htm">Prayer as a Response to Doubt</a></b><br>Turning to prayer and honest communication with God is a vital response when we feel distant from Him. It opens the door for His reassurance and guidance.<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/is_god_for_the_living,_not_the_dead.htm">What does 'our joy may be full' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_find_joy_in_tough_times.htm">How can one find joy during difficult times?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_13_1_say_god_forgets.htm">If God is omniscient and omnipresent, why does Psalm 13:1 imply He can forget the psalmist?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_ophir's_gold_in_psalm_45_9_proven.htm">Is there any conclusive archaeological proof for the specific 'gold of Ophir' mentioned in Psalm 45:9, and, if not, does this cast doubt on the psalm's accuracy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/77.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">And I said . . .</span>--The word rendered "infirmity" may, by derivation, mean "wounding" or "piercing." So Symmachus, "my wound;" Aquila, "my sickness." Gesenius says, "that which makes my sickness." If we keep this meaning we must understand mental sickness or "madness," and understand the poet to say that to indulge in despairing cries is mere madness (comp. King Lear's, "Oh! that way madness lies"), he will recall God's ancient deliverances, and so re-establish his faith. But it seems more natural to take a sense which the cognate verb very commonly bears (<a href="/leviticus/19-8.htm" title="Therefore every one that eats it shall bear his iniquity, because he has profaned the hallowed thing of the LORD: and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.">Leviticus 19:8</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/36-22.htm" title="Therefore say to the house of Israel, thus said the Lord GOD; I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for my holy name's sake, which you have profaned among the heathen, where you went.">Ezekiel 36:22</a>; <a href="/psalms/74-7.htm" title="They have cast fire into your sanctuary, they have defiled by casting down the dwelling place of your name to the ground.">Psalm 74:7</a>; <a href="/psalms/89-39.htm" title="You have made void the covenant of your servant: you have profaned his crown by casting it to the ground.">Psalm 89:39</a>), and render, "I said this (such despair) is on my part profanation, profanation of the years of the right hand of the Most High." To despair of continued help from One who had been so gracious in the past is a kind of blasphemy. The word "profanation" must be understood as repeated for the sake of <span class= "ital">the </span>grammar.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/77.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And I said, This is my infirmity;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "the fault is not in God, but in myself" - in my own weakness and want of faith. But I will remember <span class="cmt_word">the years of the right</span> <span class="cmt_word">hand of the Most High</span>. There is no "I will remember" in the original, which expresses the thought of the writer imperfectly; but some such phrase must of necessity be supplied. The words are retained in the Revised Version and by Professor Cheyne. The remembrance of God's mercies during the many years that are past is that which best sustains us in a time of severe trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/77-10.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">So I said,</span><br /><span class="heb">וָ֭אֹמַר</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’ō·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“I am grieved</span><br /><span class="heb">חַלּ֣וֹתִי</span> <span class="translit">(ḥal·lō·w·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2470.htm">Strong's 2470: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be weak or sick</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that the right hand</span><br /><span class="heb">יְמִ֣ין</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3225.htm">Strong's 3225: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right hand, side, the south</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Most High</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶלְיֽוֹן׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘el·yō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5945.htm">Strong's 5945: </a> </span><span class="str2">An elevation, lofty, as title, the Supreme</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has changed.”</span><br /><span class="heb">הִ֑יא</span> <span class="translit">(hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/77-10.htm">Psalm 77:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/77-10.htm">Psalm 77:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/77-10.htm">Psalm 77:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/77-10.htm">Psalm 77:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/77-10.htm">Psalm 77:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/77-10.htm">Psalm 77:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/77-10.htm">Psalm 77:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/77-10.htm">Psalm 77:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/77-10.htm">Psalm 77:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/77-10.htm">Psalm 77:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/77-10.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 77:10 Then I thought I will appeal (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/77-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 77:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 77:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/77-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 77:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 77:11" /></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>