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Your arrows of lightning flashed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/77.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The clouds poured out water; the skies gave forth thunder; your arrows flashed on every side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/77.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/77.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound: thine arrows also went abroad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/77.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The clouds poured out water; The skies sent out a sound; Your arrows also flashed about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/77.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The clouds poured out water; The skies sounded out; Your arrows flashed here and there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/77.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The clouds poured out water; The skies gave forth a sound; Your arrows flashed here and there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/77.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The clouds poured out water; The skies gave forth a sound; Thy arrows flashed here and there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/77.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The clouds poured out water; The skies gave forth a sound; Your arrows went here and there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/77.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The clouds poured down water; The skies sent out a sound [of rumbling thunder]; Your arrows (lightning) flashed here and there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/77.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The clouds poured down water. The storm clouds thundered; your arrows flashed back and forth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/77.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The clouds poured down water. The storm clouds thundered; Your arrows flashed back and forth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/77.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The clouds poured out water; The skies sent out a sound: Thine arrows also went abroad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/77.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Water flowed from the clouds. Thunder was heard above as your arrows of lightning flashed about. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/77.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The clouds poured out water; the skies sent out a sound: thine arrows also went abroad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/77.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The clouds poured out water. The sky thundered. Even your arrows flashed in every direction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/77.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The clouds poured down rain; thunder crashed from the sky, and lightning flashed in all directions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/77.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The clouds poured rain; the skies rumbled. Indeed, your lightning bolts flashed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/77.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The clouds poured down rain; the skies thundered. Yes, your arrows flashed about. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/77.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The clouds poured out water. The skies resounded with thunder. Your arrows also flashed around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/77.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound: thy arrows also went abroad.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/77.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/77.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The clouds poured out water. The skies resounded with thunder. Your arrows also flashed around. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/77.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Thick clouds have poured out waters, "" The skies have given forth a noise, "" Also—Your arrows go up and down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/77.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Poured out waters have thick clouds, The skies have given forth a noise, Also -- Thine arrows go up and down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/77.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The clouds poured out waters: the clouds gave a voice: also thine arrows will go about.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/77.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Great was the noise of the waters: the clouds sent out a sound. For thy arrows pass: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/77.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 76:18>Great was the sound of the waters. The clouds uttered a voice. For your arrows also pass by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/77.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The clouds poured down their rains; the thunderheads rumbled; your arrows flashed back and forth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/77.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The clouds poured out water; the skies thundered; your arrows flashed on every side.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/77.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The clouds poured out water; the skies sent out a sound; thine arrows also flew around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/77.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the clouds rained waters, the skies of the Heavens gave a sound and even your arrows fly!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/77.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The clouds flooded forth waters; The skies sent out a sound; Thine arrows also went abroad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/77.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br /><i>There was</i> an abundant sound of waters: the clouds uttered a voice; for thine arrows went abroad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/77-17.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=9434" 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">16</span>The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5645.htm" title="5645: ‘ā·ḇō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Dark cloud, cloud mass, thicket. ">The clouds</a> <a href="/hebrew/2229.htm" title="2229: zō·rə·mū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp) -- To pour forth in floods, flood away. A primitive root; to gush.">poured down</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: ma·yim (N-mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">water;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7834.htm" title="7834: šə·ḥā·qîm (N-mp) -- Dust, cloud. From shachaq; a powder: by analogy, a thin vapor; by extension, the firmament.">the skies</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯə·nū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">resounded</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·wl (N-ms) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">with thunder;</a> <a href="/hebrew/637.htm" title="637: ’ap̄- (Conj) -- Also, yea. A primitive particle; meaning accession; also or yea; adversatively though."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2671.htm" title="2671: ḥă·ṣā·ṣe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- From chatsats; properly, a piercer, i.e. An arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear.">Your arrows</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: yiṯ·hal·lā·ḵū (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">flashed back and forth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked.…<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="/exodus/19-16.htm">Exodus 19:16</a></span><br />On the third day, when morning came, there was thunder and lightning. A thick cloud was upon the mountain, and a very loud blast of the ram’s horn went out, so that all the people in the camp trembled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/37-2.htm">Job 37:2-5</a></span><br />Listen closely to the thunder of His voice and the rumbling that comes from His mouth. / He unleashes His lightning beneath the whole sky and sends it to the ends of the earth. / Then there comes a roaring sound; He thunders with His majestic voice. He does not restrain the lightning when His voice resounds. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-13.htm">Psalm 18:13-14</a></span><br />The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded—hailstones and coals of fire. / He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/29-3.htm">Psalm 29:3-4</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters. / The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-6.htm">Isaiah 29:6</a></span><br />you will be visited by the LORD of Hosts with thunder and earthquake and loud noise, with windstorm and tempest and consuming flame of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-30.htm">Isaiah 30:30</a></span><br />And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-13.htm">Jeremiah 10:13</a></span><br />When He thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/51-16.htm">Jeremiah 51:16</a></span><br />When He thunders, the waters in the heavens roar; He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He generates the lightning with the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/1-13.htm">Ezekiel 1:13-14</a></span><br />In the midst of the living creatures was the appearance of glowing coals of fire, or of torches. Fire moved back and forth between the living creatures; it was bright, and lightning flashed out of it. / The creatures were darting back and forth as quickly as flashes of lightning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-3.htm">Nahum 1:3-5</a></span><br />The LORD is slow to anger and great in power; the LORD will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. His path is in the whirlwind and storm, and clouds are the dust beneath His feet. / He rebukes the sea and dries it up; He makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither, and the flower of Lebanon wilts. / The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-5.htm">Revelation 4:5</a></span><br />From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven spirits of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/8-5.htm">Revelation 8:5</a></span><br />Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it to the earth; and there were peals of thunder, rumblings, flashes of lightning, and an earthquake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-19.htm">Revelation 11:19</a></span><br />Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/16-18.htm">Revelation 16:18</a></span><br />And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and a great earthquake the likes of which had not occurred since men were upon the earth—so mighty was the great quake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-27.htm">Matthew 24:27</a></span><br />For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound: your arrows also went abroad.</p><p class="hdg">poured out like water.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-8.htm">Psalm 68:8,9</a></b></br> The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: <i>even</i> Sinai itself <i>was moved</i> at the presence of God, the God of Israel… </p><p class="hdg">thine</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-14.htm">Psalm 18:14</a></b></br> Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, and discomfited them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/144-6.htm">Psalm 144:6</a></b></br> Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine arrows, and destroy them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-15.htm">2 Samuel 22:15</a></b></br> And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and discomfited them.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/68-9.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/psalms/76-3.htm">Arrows</a> <a href="/psalms/68-34.htm">Clouds</a> <a href="/psalms/73-27.htm">Far</a> <a href="/psalms/18-14.htm">Flashed</a> <a href="/genesis/7-24.htm">Flooded</a> <a href="/psalms/73-7.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/77-3.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/psalms/68-8.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/psalms/18-13.htm">Resounded</a> <a href="/psalms/71-21.htm">Side</a> <a href="/psalms/71-19.htm">Skies</a> <a href="/psalms/76-8.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/psalms/74-5.htm">Thick</a> <a href="/psalms/42-7.htm">Thunder</a> <a href="/psalms/73-10.htm">Water</a> <a href="/psalms/77-16.htm">Waters</a> <a href="/psalms/35-21.htm">Wide</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/112-9.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/psalms/120-4.htm">Arrows</a> <a href="/psalms/78-23.htm">Clouds</a> <a href="/psalms/80-11.htm">Far</a> <a href="/psalms/105-32.htm">Flashed</a> <a href="/daniel/11-22.htm">Flooded</a> <a href="/psalms/78-2.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/psalms/79-3.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-5.htm">Resounded</a> <a href="/psalms/78-13.htm">Side</a> <a href="/psalms/78-23.htm">Skies</a> <a href="/psalms/77-18.htm">Sound</a> <a href="/psalms/91-6.htm">Thick</a> <a href="/psalms/77-18.htm">Thunder</a> <a href="/psalms/78-13.htm">Water</a> <a href="/psalms/77-19.htm">Waters</a> <a href="/psalms/81-10.htm">Wide</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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In the ancient Near East, rain was a crucial element for survival, symbolizing God's provision and blessing. The deluge of water can be reminiscent of the flood in Genesis, where God used water as a means of judgment and renewal. It also reflects the dependence of the Israelites on God for rain, especially in an agrarian society where drought could lead to famine. This imagery is often used to describe God's overwhelming power and ability to provide or withhold sustenance.<p><b>the skies resounded with thunder;</b><br>Thunder is frequently associated with the voice of God in the Bible, symbolizing His authority and power. In <a href="/exodus/19-16.htm">Exodus 19:16</a>, thunder accompanies God's presence on Mount Sinai, emphasizing His majesty and the seriousness of His covenant with Israel. The resounding thunder in this context can be seen as a manifestation of God's voice, commanding attention and reverence. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over creation and His ability to intervene in the natural world. Thunder, as a natural phenomenon, also instills awe and fear, reflecting the appropriate response to God's presence.<p><b>Your arrows flashed back and forth.</b><br>The imagery of arrows is often used in scripture to depict God's judgment and warfare. In <a href="/habakkuk/3-11.htm">Habakkuk 3:11</a>, arrows are associated with God's battle against His enemies, symbolizing His active role in defending His people and executing justice. The flashing arrows can be seen as lightning, a common biblical metaphor for divine intervention and power. This phrase underscores the idea of God as a warrior, actively engaged in the affairs of the world, protecting His covenant people, and executing His will. It also points to the eschatological hope of God's ultimate victory over evil, a theme prevalent throughout the prophetic literature.<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>, a prominent Levite musician appointed by King David to lead worship in the tabernacle.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_skies.htm">The Skies</a></b><br>Represents the heavens, often seen as the domain of God's power and majesty.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/thunder_and_lightning.htm">Thunder and Lightning</a></b><br>Natural phenomena used metaphorically to describe God's mighty presence and actions.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_clouds.htm">The Clouds</a></b><br>Symbolic of God's provision and the outpouring of His blessings or judgment.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/arrows.htm">Arrows</a></b><br>A metaphor for lightning, illustrating God's swift and powerful intervention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_nature.htm">God's Sovereignty in Nature</a></b><br>The natural world is under God's control, and He uses it to reveal His power and presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_thunder_and_lightning.htm">Symbolism of Thunder and Lightning</a></b><br>Thunder and lightning are not just natural phenomena but are used in Scripture to symbolize God's voice and action.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_intervention_in_human_affairs.htm">God's Intervention in Human Affairs</a></b><br>Just as God used thunder and lightning in biblical events, He continues to intervene in our lives in powerful ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_power.htm">Trust in God's Power</a></b><br>In times of trouble, remember that the God who controls the storms is the same God who watches over us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_god's_past_deeds.htm">Reflecting on God's Past Deeds</a></b><br>Like Asaph, we should recall God's mighty works in history and in our lives to strengthen our faith.<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/how_many_levels_of_heaven_are_there.htm">How many levels of heaven are there?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_simon_doubt_jesus'_acceptance.htm">What does 'Blot Out Our Transgressions' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_77_7-9_conflict_with_god's_constancy.htm">Does Psalm 77:7-9, which questions God's faithfulness, conflict with other passages that portray God as ever-present and unchanging?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/has_he_borne_our_griefs_and_sorrows.htm">Will the entire world see Jesus upon His return?</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 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The</span> <span class="cmt_word">clouds poured out water</span>. The description here becomes more poetical than historical, unless, indeed, we may suppose that the writer possessed, besides what is said in Exodus, some traditional account of the passage. <span class="cmt_word">The</span> <span class="cmt_word">skies sent out a sound;</span> or, "uttered a voice" - the voice of the thunder, beyond a doubt (compare next verse). <span class="cmt_word">Thine arrows</span> <span class="cmt_word">also</span> <span class="cmt_word">went abroad;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> lightnings darted hither and thither (see <a href="/psalms/18-14.htm">Psalm 18:14</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/22-15.htm">2 Samuel 22:15</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/77-17.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">The clouds</span><br /><span class="heb">עָב֗וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ḇō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5645.htm">Strong's 5645: </a> </span><span class="str2">An envelope, darkness, a, cloud, a copse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">poured down</span><br /><span class="heb">זֹ֤רְמוּ</span> <span class="translit">(zō·rə·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2229.htm">Strong's 2229: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pour forth in floods, flood away</span><br /><br /><span class="word">water;</span><br /><span class="heb">מַ֨יִם ׀</span> <span class="translit">(ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Water, juice, urine, semen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the skies</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁחָקִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḥā·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7834.htm">Strong's 7834: </a> </span><span class="str2">A powder, a thin vapor, the firmament</span><br /><br /><span class="word">resounded</span><br /><span class="heb">נָתְנ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯə·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with thunder;</span><br /><span class="heb">ק֭וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(qō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> </span><span class="str2">A voice, sound</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your arrows</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲ֝צָצֶ֗יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ṣā·ṣe·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2687.htm">Strong's 2687: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something cutting, gravel, an arrow</span><br /><br /><span class="word">flashed back and forth.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִתְהַלָּֽכוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiṯ·hal·lā·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/77-17.htm">Psalm 77:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/77-17.htm">Psalm 77:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/77-17.htm">Psalm 77:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/77-17.htm">Psalm 77:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/77-17.htm">Psalm 77:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/77-17.htm">Psalm 77:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/77-17.htm">Psalm 77:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/77-17.htm">Psalm 77:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/77-17.htm">Psalm 77:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/77-17.htm">Psalm 77:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/77-17.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 77:17 The clouds poured out water (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/77-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 77:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 77:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/77-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 77:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 77:18" /></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>