Psalm 77
Confidence in a Time of Crisis
For the choir director: according to Jeduthun. Of Asaph. k A psalm.
1 I cry aloud to God,
aloud to God, and he will hear me. l
2 I sought the Lord in my day of trouble.
My hands were continually lifted up
all night long;
I refused to be comforted. m
I meditate; my spirit becomes weak. n Selah
4 You have kept me from closing my eyes;
I am troubled and cannot speak. o
years long past. p
6 At night I remember my music;
I meditate in my heart, and my spirit ponders. q
7 “Will the Lord reject forever
and never again show favor? r
8 Has his faithful love ceased forever?
Is his promise at an end for all generations? s
9 Has God forgotten to be gracious?
Has he in anger withheld his compassion? ” t Selah
10 So I say, “I am grieved
that the right hand of the Most High has changed.” U,u
11 I will remember the LORD’S works;
yes, I will remember your ancient wonders. v
12 I will reflect on all you have done
and meditate on your actions. w
What god is great like God? x
14 You are the God who works wonders;
you revealed your strength among the peoples. y
15 With power you redeemed your people,
the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. z Selah
The water saw you; it trembled.
Even the depths shook. a
17 The clouds poured down water.
The storm clouds thundered;
your arrows flashed back and forth. b
18 The sound of your thunder was in the whirlwind;
lightning lit up the world. c
The earth shook and quaked. d
19 Your way went through the sea
and your path through the vast water,
but your footprints were unseen. e
20 You led your people like a flock f
by the hand of Moses and Aaron. g