[1] I will cry out to God and call for help. I will cry out to God and he will pay attention to me. [2] In my time of trouble I sought the Lord. I kept my hand raised in prayer throughout the night. I refused to be comforted. [3] I said, "I will remember God while I groan; I will think about him while my strength leaves me." (Selah) [4] You held my eyelids open; I was troubled and could not speak. [5] I thought about the days of old, about ancient times. [6] I said, "During the night I will remember the song I once sang; I will think very carefully." I tried to make sense of what was happening. [7] I asked, "Will the Lord reject me forever? Will he never again show me his favor? [8] Has his loyal love disappeared forever? Has his promise failed forever? [9] Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has his anger stifled his compassion?" (Selah) [10] Then I said, "I am sickened by the thought that the Most High might become inactive. [11] I will remember the works of the LORD. Yes, I will remember the amazing things you did long ago. [12] I will think about all you have done; I will reflect upon your deeds." [13] O God, your deeds are extraordinary. What god can compare to our great God? [14] You are the God who does amazing things; you have revealed your strength among the nations. [15] You delivered your people by your strength-the children of Jacob and Joseph. (Selah) [16] The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you and trembled. Yes, the depths of the sea shook with fear. [17] The clouds poured down rain; the skies thundered. Yes, your arrows flashed about. [18] Your thunderous voice was heard in the wind; the lightning bolts lit up the world. The earth trembled and shook. [19] You walked through the sea; you passed through the surging waters, but left no footprints. [20] You led your people like a flock of sheep, by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
