1 I will cry out to God and call for help!I will cry out to God and he will pay attention to me.
2 In my time of trouble I sought the Lord.I kept my hand raised in prayer throughout the night.I refused to be comforted.
3 I said, “I will remember God while I groan;I will think about him while my strength leaves me.” (Selah)
4 You held my eyelids open;I was troubled and could not speak.
5 I thought about the days of old,about ancient times.
6 I said, “During the night I will remember the song I once sang;I will think very carefully.”I tried to make sense of what was happening.
7 I asked, “Will the Lord reject me forever?Will he never again show me his favor?
8 Has his loyal love disappeared forever?Has his promise failed forever?
9 Has God forgotten to be merciful?Has his anger stifled his compassion?”
10 Then I said, “I am sickened by the thoughtthat the sovereign One might become inactive.
11 I will remember the works of the Lord.Yes, I will remember the amazing things you did long ago!
12 I will think about all you have done;I will reflect upon your deeds!”
13 O God, your deeds are extraordinary!What god can compare to our great God?
14 You are the God who does amazing things;you have revealed your strength among the nations.
15 You delivered your people by your strength – the children of Jacob and Joseph. (Selah)
16 The waters saw you, O God,the waters saw you and trembled.Yes, the depths of the sea shook with fear.
17 The clouds poured down rain;the skies thundered.Yes, your arrows flashed about.
18 Your thunderous voice was heard in the wind;the lightning bolts lit up the world;the earth trembled and shook.
19 You walked through the sea;you passed through the surging waters,but left no footprints.
20 You led your people like a flock of sheep,by the hand of Moses and Aaron.