Psalms 77
The psalmist cries out to God in a time of tribulation, but feels abandoned and distressed, questioning whether God will continue to show favor and mercy. The psalmist then reflects on God's past works and wonders, remembering his power and redemption of his people. The psalmist recalls God's miracles, including the parting of the waters and the guidance of his people through Moses and Aaron.
1Unto the end. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I cried out to the Lord with my voice, to God with my voice, and he attended to me2In the days of my tribulation, I sought God, with my hands opposite him in the night, and I was not deceived. My soul refused to be consoled3I was mindful of God, and I was delighted, and I was distressed, and my spirit fell away4My eyes anticipated the vigils. I was disturbed, and I did not speak5I considered the days of antiquity, and I held the years of eternity in my mind6And I meditated in the night with my heart, and I was distressed, and I examined my spirit7So then, will God reject for eternity? Will he not continue to allow himself to show favor8Or, will he cut off his mercy in the end, from generation to generation9And would God ever forget to be merciful? Or, would he, in his wrath, restrict his mercies10And I said, "Now I have begun. This change is from the right hand of the Most High.11I was mindful of the works of the Lord. For I will be mindful from the beginning of your wonders12and I will meditate on all your works. And I will take part in your intentions13Your way, O God, is in what is holy. Which God is great like our God14You are the God who performs miracles. You have made your virtue known among the peoples15With your arm, you have redeemed your people, the sons of Jacob and of Joseph16The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you, and they were afraid, and the depths were stirred up17Great was the sound of the waters. The clouds uttered a voice. For your arrows also pass by18The voice of your thunder is like a wheel. Your flashes have illuminated the whole world. The earth has quaked and trembled19Your way is through the sea, and your paths are through many waters. And your traces will not be known20You have conducted your people like sheep, by the hand of Moses and Aaron
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