[1] Loudly, I cried to God. Loudly, I cried to God so that he would open his ears to hear me. [2] On the day I was in trouble, I went to the Lord for help. At night I stretched out my hands in prayer without growing tired. Yet, my soul refused to be comforted. [3] I sigh as I remember God. I begin to lose hope as I think about him. Selah [4] (You keep my eyelids open.) I am so upset that I cannot speak. [5] I have considered the days of old, the years long ago. [6] I remember my song in the night and reflect on it. My spirit searches for an answer: [7] Will the LORD reject me for all time? Will he ever accept me? [8] Has his mercy come to an end forever? Has his promise been canceled throughout every generation? [9] Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has he locked up his compassion because of his anger? Selah [10] Then I said, "It makes me feel sick that the power of the Most High is no longer the same." [11] I will remember the deeds of the LORD. I will remember your ancient miracles. [12] I will reflect on all your actions and think about what you have done. [13] O God, your ways are holy! What god is as great as our God? [14] You are the God who performs miracles. You have made your strength known among the nations. [15] With your might you have defended your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. Selah [16] The water saw you, O God. The water saw you and shook. Even the depths of the sea trembled. [17] The clouds poured out water. The sky thundered. Even your arrows flashed in every direction. [18] The sound of your thunder rumbled in the sky. Streaks of lightning lit up the world. The earth trembled and shook. [19] Your road went through the sea. Your path went through raging water, but your footprints could not be seen. [20] Like a shepherd, you led your people. You had Moses and Aaron take them by the hand.
