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 · 2000In 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 · 1611In 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 · 1901In 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 · 1949In 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 · 1862In 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) · 1752I will open my mouth in parables: I will utter propositions from the beginning.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890In 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
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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