Psalms 77

In the Day of Trouble I Seek the Lord

1 I cried unto GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me. References God: Psalms 50:1, 62:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 3:4, 34:6, 39:1

2 In the day of my trouble I sought the LordLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted. References Lord: Psalms 18:6, Isaiah 26:16, Jeremiah 31:15. Parallel theme: Psalms 50:15, 63:6, 86:7, Genesis 37:35, Job 11:13, Isaiah 26:9, Hebrews 5:7 +5

3 I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spiritSpirit: רוּחַ (Ruach). The Hebrew ruach (רוּחַ) means spirit, wind, or breath—invisible but powerful. It describes both the Holy Spirit and the human spirit. God's Spirit gives life and empowers His people. was overwhelmed. Selah. References God: Psalms 42:5, 42:11, 43:5, Job 31:23. Spirit: Job 6:4, 7:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 61:2, Jeremiah 17:17, Lamentations 3:39 +4

4 Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak. Kingdom: Esther 6:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 6:6, Job 2:13

5 I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times. Parallel theme: Psalms 44:1, 143:5, Deuteronomy 32:7, Isaiah 51:9

6 I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search. Parallel theme: Psalms 4:4, 42:8, Job 10:2, 35:10, Ecclesiastes 1:16, Lamentations 3:40, Jonah 1:2, Acts 16:25 +3

7 Will the LordLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more? References Lord: Psalms 37:24, 85:1, 89:46. Parallel theme: Psalms 85:5, 89:38

8 Is his mercyMercy: רַחֲמִים (Rachamim). The Hebrew rachamim (רַחֲמִים) derives from 'womb' (rechem), suggesting tender, maternal compassion. God's mercies are 'new every morning' (Lamentations 3:23), showing His compassionate nature. clean gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore? Covenant: Numbers 14:34, 2 Peter 3:9. Parallel theme: Numbers 23:19, Romans 9:6

9 Hath GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? Selah. Parallel theme: Psalms 40:11

10 And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most High. Parallel theme: Psalms 31:22, 77:5, Exodus 15:6, Job 42:3, Mark 9:24

11 I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. References Lord: Psalms 28:5, 111:4, Isaiah 5:12. Parallel theme: Psalms 77:10, 78:11, 105:5, 143:5, 1 Chronicles 16:12 +3

12 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. Parallel theme: Psalms 71:24, 104:34, 105:2, 143:5, 145:4, 145:11, Deuteronomy 6:7 +2

13 Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God? References God: Psalms 71:19, 86:8, Exodus 15:11, Isaiah 40:18. Temple: Psalms 27:4, 63:2, 73:17. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 32:31, Isaiah 40:25, 46:5 +5

14 Thou art the GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people. References God: Psalms 72:18, Exodus 15:11, Isaiah 52:10, Revelation 15:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 106:8, 136:4, Exodus 13:14, 15:6, Isaiah 51:9, Daniel 6:27 +5

15 Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah. Redemption: Psalms 74:2, Exodus 6:6, Deuteronomy 9:26, Isaiah 63:9. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 9:29

16 The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee; they were afraid: the depths also were troubled. Parallel theme: Exodus 14:21, Habakkuk 3:15

17 The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound: thine arrows also went abroad. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:14

18 The voice of thy thunder was in the heaven: the lightnings lightened the world: the earth trembled and shook. Light: Psalms 97:4

19 Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known. Parallel theme: Psalms 29:10, 97:2, Exodus 14:28, Nehemiah 9:11, Habakkuk 3:15, Romans 11:33

20 Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron. Parallel theme: Psalms 78:52, 80:1, Exodus 13:21, 14:19, Hosea 12:13