Psalm 77 NIV ISV Parallel

◄ Psalm 77 ►

New International Version

International Standard Version

1For the director of music. For Jeduthun. Of Asaph. A psalm. I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me.

1I cry out to God! I cry out to God and he hears me.

2When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands, and I would not be comforted.

2When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; my hands were raised at night and they did not grow weary. I refused to be comforted.

3I remembered you, God, and I groaned; I meditated, and my spirit grew faint.

3I remember God, and I groan; I meditate, while my spirit grows faint. Interlude

4You kept my eyes from closing; I was too troubled to speak.

4You kept my eyes open; I was troubled and couldn't speak.

5I thought about the former days, the years of long ago;

5I thought of ancient times, considering years long past.

6I remembered my songs in the night. My heart meditated and my spirit asked:

6During the night I remembered my song. I meditate in my heart, and my spirit ponders.

7"Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again?

7Will the Lord reject me forever and not show favor again?

8Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time?

8Has his gracious love ceased forever? Will his promise be unfulfilled in future generations?

9Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has he in anger withheld his compassion?"

9Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has he in anger withheld his compassion? Interlude

10Then I thought, "To this I will appeal: the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand.

10So I say: "It causes me pain that the right hand of the Most High has changed."

11I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.

11I will remember the LORD'S deeds; indeed, I will remember your awesome deeds from long ago.

12I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds."

12As I meditate on all your works, I will consider your awesome deeds.

13Your ways, God, are holy. What god is as great as our God?

13God, your way is holy. What god is like our great God?

14You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.

14God, you are the one performing awesome deeds. You reveal your might among the nations.

15With your mighty arm you redeemed your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph.

15You delivered your people— the descendants of Jacob and Joseph— with your power. Interlude

16The waters saw you, God, the waters saw you and writhed; the very depths were convulsed.

16The waters saw you, God; the waters saw you and writhed. Indeed, the depths of the sea quaked.

17The clouds poured down water, the heavens resounded with thunder; your arrows flashed back and forth.

17The clouds poured rain; the skies rumbled. Indeed, your lightning bolts flashed.

18Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind, your lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked.

18Your thunderous sound was in a whirlwind; your lightning lights up the world; the earth becomes agitated and quakes.

19Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen.

19Your way was through the sea, and your path through mighty waters, but your footprints cannot be traced.

20You led your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.

20You have led your people like a flock by the hands of Moses and Aaron.