For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by Asaph.

77:1 My cry goes to God!

Indeed, I cry to God for help,

and for him to listen to me.

77:2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord.

My hand was stretched out in the night, and didn't get tired.

My soul refused to be comforted.

77:3 I remember God, and I groan.

I complain, and my spirit is overwhelmed.

Selah.

77:4 You hold my eyelids open.

I am so troubled that I can't speak.

77:5 I have considered the days of old,

the years of ancient times.

77:6 I remember my song in the night.

I consider in my own heart;

my spirit diligently inquires:

77:7 "Will the Lord reject us forever?

Will he be favorable no more?

77:8 Has his loving kindness vanished forever?

Does his promise fail for generations?

77:9 Has God forgotten to be gracious?

Has he, in anger, withheld his compassion?"

Selah.

77:10 Then I thought, "I will appeal to this:

the years of the right hand of the Most High."

77:11 I will remember Yah's deeds;

for I will remember your wonders of old.

77:12 I will also meditate on all your work,

and consider your doings.

77:13 Your way, God, is in the sanctuary.

What god is great like God?

77:14 You are the God who does wonders.

You have made your strength known among the peoples.

77:15 You have redeemed your people with your arm,

the sons of Jacob and Joseph.

Selah.

77:16 The waters saw you, God.

The waters saw you, and they writhed.

The depths also convulsed.

77:17 The clouds poured out water.

The skies resounded with thunder.

Your arrows also flashed around.

77:18 The voice of your thunder was in the whirlwind.

The lightnings lit up the world.

The earth trembled and shook.

77:19 Your way was through the sea;

your paths through the great waters.

Your footsteps were not known.

77:20 You led your people like a flock,

by the hand of Moses and Aaron.