| 1 | My cry goes to God! Indeed, I cry to God for help, And for him to listen to me. |
| 2 | In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord. My hand was stretched out in the night, and didn't get tired. My soul refused to be comforted. |
| 3 | I remember God, and I groan. I complain, and my spirit is overwhelmed. Selah. |
| 4 | You hold my eyelids open. I am so troubled that I can't speak. |
| 5 | I have considered the days of old, The years of ancient times. |
| 6 | I remember my song in the night. I consider in my own heart; My spirit diligently inquires: |
| 7 | 'Will the Lord reject us forever? Will he be favorable no more? |
| 8 | Has his lovingkindness vanished forever? Does his promise fail for generations? |
| 9 | Has God forgotten to be gracious? Has he, in anger, withheld his compassion?' Selah. |
| 10 | Then I thought, 'I will appeal to this: The years of the right hand of the Most High.' |
| 11 | I will remember Yah's deeds; For I will remember your wonders of old. |
| 12 | I will also meditate on all your work, And consider your doings. |
| 13 | Your way, God, is in the sanctuary. What god is great like God? |
| 14 | You are the God who does wonders. You have made your strength known among the peoples. |
| 15 | You have redeemed your people with your arm, The sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah. |
| 16 | The waters saw you, God. The waters saw you, and they writhed. The depths also convulsed. |
| 17 | The clouds poured out water. The skies resounded with thunder. Your arrows also flashed around. |
| 18 | The voice of your thunder was in the whirlwind. The lightnings lit up the world. The earth trembled and shook. |
| 19 | Your way was through the sea; Your paths through the great waters. Your footsteps were not known. |
| 20 | You led your people like a flock, By the hand of Moses and Aaron. Psalm 78 A contemplation by Asaph. |