GOD'S WORD Translation GW
New King James Version NKJV
1 Loudly, I cried to God. Loudly, I cried to God so that he would open his ears to [hear] me.
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To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I cried out to God with my voice-- To God with my voice; And He gave ear to 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.
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In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; My hand was stretched out in the night without ceasing; My soul refused to be comforted.
3 I sigh as I remember God. I begin to lose hope as I think about him. Selah
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I remembered God, and was troubled; I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah
4 (You keep my eyelids open.) I am so upset that I cannot speak.
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You hold my eyelids open; I am so troubled that I cannot speak.
5 I have considered the days of old, the years long ago.
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I have considered the days of old, The years of ancient times.
6 I remember my song in the night and reflect [on it]. My spirit searches [for an answer]:
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I call to remembrance my song in the night; I meditate within my heart, And my spirit makes diligent search.
7 Will the Lord reject [me] for all time? Will he ever accept me?
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Will the Lord cast off forever? And will He be favorable no more?
8 Has his mercy come to an end forever? Has his promise been canceled throughout every generation?
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Has His mercy ceased forever? Has His promise failed forevermore?
9 Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has he locked up his compassion because of his anger? Selah
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Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has He in anger shut up His tender mercies? Selah
10 Then I said, "It makes me feel sick that the power of the Most High is no longer the same."
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And I said, "This is my anguish; But I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High."
11 I will remember the deeds of the LORD. I will remember your ancient miracles.
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I will remember the works of the Lord; Surely I will remember Your wonders of old.
12 I will reflect on all your actions and think about what you have done.
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I will also meditate on all Your work, And talk of Your deeds.
13 O God, your ways are holy! What god is as great as our God?
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Your way, O God, is in the sanctuary; Who is so great a God as our God?
14 You are the God who performs miracles. You have made your strength known among the nations.
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You are the God who does wonders; You have declared Your strength among the peoples.
15 With your might you have defended your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. Selah
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You have with Your arm redeemed Your people, The sons 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.
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The waters saw You, O God; The waters saw You, they were afraid; The depths also trembled.
17 The clouds poured out water. The sky thundered. Even your arrows flashed in every direction.
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The clouds poured out water; The skies sent out a sound; Your arrows also flashed about.
18 The sound of your thunder rumbled in the sky. Streaks of lightning lit up the world. The earth trembled and shook.
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The voice of Your thunder was in the whirlwind; The lightnings 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.
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Your way was in the sea, Your path in the great waters, And Your footsteps were not known.
20 Like a shepherd, you led your people. You had Moses and Aaron take them by the hand.
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You led Your people like a flock By the hand of Moses and Aaron.