Psalm 77:6

In the Day of Trouble I Sought the Lord · Psalm 77:1–20
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Translations

Modern
At night I remembered my song; in my heart I mused, and my spirit pondered:
Traditional
I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search.
Literal
I remember, my song in the night; with my heart I converse, and my spirit searches.
Latin
Et meditatus sum nocte cum corde meo, et exercitabar, et scopebam spiritum meum.

Original

Hebrew
English
At night I remembered my song; in my heart I mused, and my spirit pondered:

Notes

As the psalmist meditates at night, he feels so disturbed that he cannot sleep or speak. He has pleasant memories of the past, but he cannot look beyond the present moment into the future.

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Anger

Glossary

Asaph Jeduthun Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Character of the Renewed Heart: Meditative Diligence: Required by God in Self-Examination Diligence: Self-Examination Heart: Renewed: Devout Night: Meditations In Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Examination: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Examination: should be Engaged in with Diligent Search