Psalms 77:2
In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; in the night I lift my hands in prayer, refusing all comfort.
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In Context
1Loudly will I lift my cry to God, loudly to God, so he hears to me.
3When I think of God, I moan; when I muse, my spirit is faint. Selah
Cross References
Genesis 32:7Then Jacob was greatly alarmed and worried. So he divided the people that were with him and the flocks and the herds and the camels into two parts
Genesis 37:35All his sons and his daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted, saying, “I will go down to the grave mourning for my son.” So Joseph’s father wept for him.
Esther 4:1When Mordecai learned all that had been done, he tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and strewed ashes on his head, and went out into the city and raised a loud and bitter cry of lamentation.
Psalms 6:2Lord, be gracious to me in my weakness. Heal me Lord, for racked is my body;
Psalms 38:3In my flesh is no soundness because of your anger, no health in my bones, because of my sin.
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 →