Psalms 77:5

And he raised up a testimony in Jacob, 1 And appointed a law in Israel, 1 Which he commanded our fathers, 1 To make it known to their children: 1

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.

In Context

4They were not hidden from their children to a second generation; 1 The fathers declaring the praises of the Lord, 1 And his mighty acts, 1 And his wonders which he wrought. 1

6That another generation might know, 1 Even the sons which should be born; 1 And they should arise and declare them to their children. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 44:1For the end, for alternate strains by the sons of Korah; for instruction, a Song concerning the beloved. 1

Psalms 102:8The Lord is compassionate and pitiful, 1 Long-suffering, and full of mercy. 1

Isaiah 51:9Awake, awake, O Jerusalem, and put on the strength of thine arm; awake as in the early time, as the ancient generation.

Micah 7:14Tend thy people with thy rod, the sheep of thine inheritance, those that inhabit by themselves the thicket in the midst of Carmel: they shall feed in the land of Bashan, and in the land of Gilead, as in the days of old.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 77:2-11

Prevailing Melancholy; Mournful Supplications. 1 I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me. 2 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. 3 I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah. 4 Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak. 5 I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times. 6 I call to remembrance my song in… Read the whole commentary →

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