1 For the Chief Musician; after the manner of Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I will cry unto God with my voice, Even unto God with my voice; and he will give ear unto me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To the chief Musician H5329 (נָצַח) — properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); to be permanent
- to Jeduthun H3038 (יְדוּתוּן) — Jeduthun, an Israelite
- A Psalm H4210 (מִזְמוֹר) — properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes
- of Asaph H623 (אָסָף) — Asaph, the name of three Israelites, and of the family of the first
- I cried H6817 (צָעַק) — to shriek; (by implication) to proclaim (an assembly)
- unto God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- with my voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- and he gave ear H238 (אָזַן) — to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e. (by implication) to listen
2 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of my trouble H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
- I sought H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- my sore H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- ran H5064 (נָגַר) — to flow; figuratively, to stretch out; causatively, to pour out or down; figuratively, to deliver over
- in the night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- and ceased H6313 (פּוּג) — to be sluggish
- not: my soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- refused H3985 (מָאֵן) — to refuse
- to be comforted H5162 (נָחַם) — properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to av…
3 I remember God, and am disquieted: I complain, and my spirit is overwhelmed. [SelahCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I remembered H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and was troubled H1993 (הָמָה) — to make a loud sound (like English 'hum'); by implication, to be in great commotion or tumult, to rage, war, moan, clamor
- I complained H7878 (שִׂיחַ) — to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter
- and my spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- was overwhelmed H5848 (עָטַף) — to shroud, i.e. clothe (whether transitive or reflex.); hence (from the idea of darkness) to languish
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
4 Thou holdest mine eyes watching: I am so troubled that I cannot speak.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou holdest H270 (אָחַז) — to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession)
- mine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- waking H8109 (שְׁמֻרָה) — something guarded, i.e. an eye-lid
- I am so troubled H6470 (פָּעַם) — to tap, i.e. beat regularly; hence (generally) to impel or agitate
- that I cannot speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
5 I have considered the days of old, The years of ancient times.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have considered H2803 (חָשַׁב) — properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e. (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a malicious sense); h…
- the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of old H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
- the years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of ancient times H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
6 I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart; And my spirit maketh diligent search.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I call to remembrance H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- my song H5058 (נְגִינָה) — properly, instrumental music; by implication, a stringed instrument; by extension, a poem set to music; specifically, an epigram
- in the night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- I commune H7878 (שִׂיחַ) — to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter
- with mine own heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- and my spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- made diligent search H2664 (חָפַשׂ) — to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself (i.e. let be sought), or mask
7 Will the Lord cast off for ever? And will he be favorable no more?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Will the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- cast off H2186 (זָנַח) — reject, forsake, fail
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- and will H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- he be favourable H7521 (רָצָה) — to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy a debt
8 Is his lovingkindness clean gone for ever? Doth his promise fail for evermore?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Is his mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- clean gone H656 (אָפֵס) — to disappear, i.e. cease
- for ever H5331 (נֶצַח) — properly, a goal, i.e. the bright object at a distance travelled towards; hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or (objectively) confi…
- promise H562 (אֹמֶר)
- fail H1584 (גָּמַר) — to end (in the sense of completion or failure)
- for evermore H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
9 Hath God forgotten to be gracious? Hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? [SelahCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Hath God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- forgotten H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- to be gracious H2589 (חַנּוֹת) — supplication
- hath he in anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- shut up H7092 (קָפַץ) — to draw together, i.e. close; by implication, to leap (by contracting the limbs); specifically, to die (from gathering up the feet)
- his tender mercies H7356 (רַחַם) — compassion (in the plural); by extension, the womb (as cherishing the fetus); by implication, a maiden
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
10 And I said, This is my infirmity; But I will remember the years of the right hand of the Most High.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- my infirmity H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
- the years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of the right hand H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
- of the most High H5945 (עֶלְיוֹן) — an elevation, i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.); as title, the Supreme
11 I will make mention of the deeds of Jehovah; For I will remember thy wonders of old.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- the works H4611 (מַעֲלָל) — an act (good or bad)
- of Yah H3050 (יָהּ) — Jah, the sacred name
- surely I will remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- thy wonders H6382 (פֶּלֶא) — a miracle
- of old H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
12 I will meditate also upon all thy work, And muse on thy doings.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will meditate H1897 (הָגָה) — to murmur (in pleasure or anger); by implication, to ponder
- also of all thy work H6467 (פֹּעַל) — an act or work (concretely)
- and talk H7878 (שִׂיחַ) — to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter
- of thy doings H5949 (עֲלִילָה) — an exploit (of God), or a performance (of man, often in a bad sense); by implication, an opportunity
13 Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: Who is a great god like unto God?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- O God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- in the sanctuary H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- a God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
14 Thou art the God that doest wonders: Thou hast made known thy strength among the peoples.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- that doest H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- wonders H6382 (פֶּלֶא) — a miracle
- thou hast declared H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- thy strength H5797 (עֹז) — strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
- among the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
15 Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, The sons of Jacob and Joseph. [SelahCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- arm H2220 (זְרוֹעַ) — the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force
- redeemed H1350 (גָּאַל) — to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.)
- thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- and Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- Selah H5542 (סֶלָה) — suspension (of music), i.e. pause
16 The waters saw thee, O God; The waters saw thee, they were afraid: The depths also trembled.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- thee, O God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- thee; they were afraid H2342 (חוּל) — properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively,…
- the depths H8415 (תְּהוֹם) — an abyss (as a surging mass of water), especially the deep (the main sea or the subterranean watersupply)
- also were troubled H7264 (רָגַז) — to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
17 The clouds poured out water; The skies sent out a sound: Thine arrows also went abroad.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The clouds H5645 (עָב) — properly, an envelope, i.e. darkness (or density, 2 Chronicles 4:17); specifically, a (scud) cloud; also a copse
- poured out H2229 (זָרַם) — to gush (as water)
- water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- the skies H7834 (שַׁחַק) — a powder (as beaten small); by analogy, a thin vapor; by extension, the firmament
- sent out H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- a sound H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- thine arrows H2687 (חָצָץ) — properly, something cutting; hence, gravel (as grit); an arrow
- also went abroad H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
18 The voice of thy thunder was in the whirlwind; The lightnings lightened the world: The earth trembled and shook.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of thy thunder H7482 (רַעַם) — a peal of thunder
- in the heaven H1534 (גַּלְגַּל) — a wheel; by analogy, a whirlwind; also dust (as whirled)
- the lightnings H1300 (בָּרָק) — lightning; by analogy, a gleam; concretely, a flashing sword
- lightened H215 (אוֹר) — to be (causative, make) luminous (literally and metaphorically)
- the world H8398 (תֵּבֵל) — the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as Babylonia, Palestine
- the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- trembled H7264 (רָגַז) — to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
- and shook H7493 (רָעַשׁ) — to undulate (as the earth, the sky, etc.; also a field of grain), particularly through fear; specifically, to spring (as a locust)
19 Thy way was in the sea, And thy paths in the great waters, And thy footsteps were not known.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- in the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- and thy path H7635 (שָׁבִיל) — a track or passage-way (as if flowing along)
- in the great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- and thy footsteps H6119 (עָקֵב) — a heel (as protuberant); hence, a track; figuratively, the rear (of an army)
- are not known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
20 Thou leddest thy people like a flock, By the hand of Moses and Aaron.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou leddest H5148 (נָחָה) — to guide; by implication, to transport (into exile, or as colonists)
- thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- like a flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- by the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- and Aaron H175 (אַהֲרוֹן) — Aharon, the brother of Moses