Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 77:5
5I consider days of old, years long past.
Psalms 77:5 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.
- New International Version (NIV)I thought about the former days, the years of long ago;
- English Standard Version (ESV)I consider the days of old, the years long ago.
- New King James Version (NKJV)I have considered the days of old, The years of ancient times.
Context of Psalms 77:5
3I think of God; I groan; I meditate; my spirit becomes weak.Selah 4You have kept me from closing my eyes; I am troubled and cannot speak. I consider days of old, years long past. 6At night I remember my music; I meditate in my heart, and my spirit ponders. 7“Will the Lord reject forever and never again show favor?
Read all of Psalms 77Psalms 77:5 word by word
חִשַּׁ֣בְתִּי יָמִ֣ים מִקֶּ֑דֶם שְׁ֝נ֗וֹת עוֹלָמִֽים׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 77:5
- Psalms 74:12God my King is from ancient times, performing saving acts on the earth.
- Psalms 143:5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all you have done; I reflect on the work of your hands.
- Deuteronomy 32:7Remember the days of old; consider the years of past generations. Ask your father, and he will tell you, your elders, and they will teach you.
- Isaiah 51:9Wake up, wake up! Arm of the Lord, clothe yourself with strength. Wake up as in days past, as in generations long ago. Wasn’t it you who hacked Rahab to pieces, who pierced the sea monster?
- Isaiah 63:9In all their suffering, he suffered, and the angel of his presence saved them. He redeemed them because of his love and compassion; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of the past.
- Micah 7:14Shepherd your people with your staff, the flock that is your possession. They live alone in a woodland surrounded by pastures. Let them graze in Bashan and Gilead as in ancient times.
Commentaries on Psalms 77:5
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5I have considered the days of old - חשבתי chishshabti, I have counted up; I have reckoned up the various dispensations of thy mercy in behalf of the distressed, marked down in the history of our fathers.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5I have considered the days of old - Rather, “I do consider;” that is, “I think upon.” This refers to his resolution in his perplexity and trouble; the method to which he resorted in examining the subject, and in endeavoring to allay his troubles. He resolved to look at the past. He asked what was the evidence which was furnished on the subject by the former dealings of God with himself and with mankind; what could be learned from those dealings in regard…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-6As the psalmist meditates at night, he feels so disturbed that he cannot sleep or speak. He has pleasant memories of the past, but he cannot look beyond the present moment into the future.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3-93-9. His sad state contrasted with former joys. was troubled--literally, "violently agitated," or disquieted (Psa 39:6; 41:5). my spirit was overwhelmed--or, "fainted" (Psa 107:5; Jon 2:7).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 77
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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