Psalm 77:1

Translations

Modern

For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me.

Traditional

To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of Asaph. I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me.

Literal

For the one directing. According to Jeduthun. Of Asaph. A Psalm. My voice is to God—indeed I cry out with my voice to God—and He has given ear to me.

Latin

In finem, pro Idithun. Psalmus Asaph. Voce mea ad Dominum clamavi; voce mea ad Deum, et intendit mihi.

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Hebrew

English

For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me.

Notes

Psalms 77:1–3

The night provides a special opportunity for prayer and meditation (Psalms 77:6, 11; see 6:6; 16:7; 17:3; 30:5; 63:6; 119:55, 62, 148).

Psalms 77:1–20

The psalmist laments that God has turned away from him, even though he feels innocent. He reflects on his situation (Psalm 77:3, 6, 12) and finds hope (see 25:5) in remembering God's past actions (77:11).

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1 Chronicles 25:6
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With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.”

People

Asaph: Levite musician, psalmist, and ancestor of temple singers Jeduthun: Levitical musician and singer during David's reign

Glossary

Asaph Jeduthun Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Ear: Anthropomorphic Uses of Jeduthun Praise for God's Attributes Prayer: Answered Psalms: Afflictions Psalms: Praise for God's Attributes Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning

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