[1] For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me. [2] In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted. [3] I remembered You, O God, and I groaned; I mused and my spirit grew faint. Selah [4] You have kept my eyes from closing; I am too troubled to speak. [5] I considered the days of old, the years long in the past. [6] At night I remembered my song; in my heart I mused, and my spirit pondered: [7] “Will the Lord spurn us forever and never show His favor again? [8] Is His loving devotion gone forever? Has His promise failed for all time? [9] Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has His anger shut off His compassion?” Selah [10] So I said, “I am grieved that the right hand of the Most High has changed.” [11] I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old. [12] I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds. [13] Your way, O God, is holy. What god is so great as our God? [14] You are the God who works wonders; You display Your strength among the peoples. [15] With power You redeemed Your people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah [16] The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. [17] The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth. [18] Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. [19] Your path led through the sea, Your way through the mighty waters, but Your footprints were not to be found. [20] You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
