Psalms 77:2

What does Psalms 77:2 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 77:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: My hand was stretched out in the night, and slacked not; My soul refused to be comforted.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: My hand was stretched out in the night, and slacked not; My soul refused to be comforted.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

In the day of my trouble, my heart was turned to the Lord: my hand was stretched out in the night without resting; my soul would not be comforted.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

In a day of my distress the Lord I sought, My hand by night hath been spread out, And it doth not cease, My soul hath refused to be comforted.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I will open my mouth in parables: I will utter propositions from the beginning.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

In the day of my trouble, I sought the Lord: my hand was stretched out in the night, and slacked not; my soul refused to be comforted.

Context

v.1I will cry unto God with my voice, Even unto God with my voice; and he will give ear unto me.

v.2This passage

v.3I remember God, and am disquieted: I complain, and my spirit is overwhelmed. [Selah

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 88:1

    O Jehovah, the God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee.

  • Psalms 130:1

    Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Jehovah.

  • Job 11:13

    If thou set thy heart aright, And stretch out thy hands toward him;

  • 2 Kings 19:3

    And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and of contumely; for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth.

  • Psalms 6:2

    Have mercy upon me, O Jehovah; for I am withered away: O Jehovah, heal me; for my bones are troubled.

  • Isaiah 1:5

    Why will ye be still stricken, that ye revolt more and more? the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.

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