1I CRIED to God with my voice, and he heard me; I have lifted up my voice to him, and he answered me.

2In the day of my trouble I sought the LORD; my torment continued through the night, and ceased not; there was no comforter for my soul.

3When I remembered, O God, I was troubled; I meditated, and my spirit was overwhelmed.

4My eyes are dazed; I am dumb so that I cannot speak.

5I have considered the days of old; I am mindful of the years of ancient times.

6I meditated far into the night; I communed with mine own heart; I have examined my soul and said,

7Has the LORD forsaken me for ever? and will he be favorable no more?

8Is his mercy gone for ever? does his promise fail for evermore?

9Has God forgotten to be gracious? has he in anger shut up his tender mercies?

10And I said, This is my infirmity; it is another visitation of the power of the most High.

11I will remember the works of the LORD; surely I will remember thy wonders of old.

12I will meditate also of all thy works, and think of thy skillful doings.

13Thy way, O God, is holy; there is none so great as our God.

14Thou art the God that doest wonders; thou hast declared thy strength among the people.

15Thou hast with thine arm saved thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph.

16The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee; they were afraid; the depths also were troubled.

17The clouds poured out water; the skies sent out a sound; thine arrows also flew around.

18The voice of thy thunder was in the heavens; the lightnings lightened the world; the earth trembled and shook.

19Thy way is in the sea, and thy path is in the great waters, but thy footsteps are not seen.

20Thou didst lead thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.