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1 I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me.
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I cry out loud to God— out loud to God so that he can hear me!
2 When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands, and I would not be comforted.
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During the day when I'm in trouble I look for my Lord. At night my hands are still outstretched and don't grow numb; my whole being refuses to be comforted.
3 I remembered you, God, and I groaned; I meditated, and my spirit grew faint.
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I remember God and I moan. I complain, and my spirit grows tired. Selah
4 You kept my eyes from closing; I was too troubled to speak.
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You've kept my eyelids from closing. I'm so upset I can't even speak.
5 I thought about the former days, the years of long ago;
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I think about days long past; I remember years that seem an eternity in the past.
6 I remembered my songs in the night. My heart meditated and my spirit asked:
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I meditate with my heart at night; I complain, and my spirit keeps searching:
7 “Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again?
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"Will my Lord reject me forever? Will he never be pleased again?
8 Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all time?
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Has his faithful love come to a complete end? Is his promise over for future generations?
9 Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has he in anger withheld his compassion?”
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Has God forgotten how to be gracious? Has he angrily stopped up his compassion?" Selah
10 Then I thought, “To this I will appeal: the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand.
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It's my misfortune, I thought, that the strong hand of the Most High is different now.
11 I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
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But I will remember the LORD's deeds; yes, I will remember your wondrous acts from times long past.
12 I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”
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I will meditate on all your works; I will ponder your deeds.
13 Your ways, God, are holy. What god is as great as our God?
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God, your way is holiness! Who is as great a god as you, God?
14 You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.
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You are the God who works wonders; you have demonstrated your strength among all peoples.
15 With your mighty arm you redeemed your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph.
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With your mighty arm you redeemed your people; redeemed the children of Jacob and Joseph. Selah
16 The waters saw you, God, the waters saw you and writhed; the very depths were convulsed.
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The waters saw you, God— the waters saw you and reeled! Even the deep depths shook!
17 The clouds poured down water, the heavens resounded with thunder; your arrows flashed back and forth.
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The clouds poured water, the skies cracked thunder; your arrows were flying all around!
18 Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind, your lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked.
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The crash of your thunder was in the swirling storm; lightning lit up the whole world; the earth shook and quaked.
19 Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen.
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Your way went straight through the sea; your pathways went right through the mighty waters. But your footprints left no trace!
20 You led your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
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You led your people like sheep under the care of Moses and Aaron.
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