New Living Translation
Psalms 77:5
5I think of the good old days, long since ended,
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, and I moan, overwhelmed with longing for his help. Interlude 4You don’t let me sleep. I am too distressed even to pray! I think of the good old days, long since ended, 6when my nights were filled with joyful songs. I search my soul and ponder the difference now. 7Has the Lord rejected me forever? Will he never again be kind to me?
Read all of Psalms 77Psalms 77:5 word by word
חִשַּׁ֣בְתִּי יָמִ֣ים מִקֶּ֑דֶם שְׁ֝נ֗וֹת עוֹלָמִֽים׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 77:5
- Psalms 74:12You, O God, are my king from ages past, bringing salvation to the earth.
- Psalms 143:5I remember the days of old. I ponder all your great works and think about what you have done.
- Deuteronomy 32:7Remember the days of long ago; think about the generations past. Ask your father, and he will inform you. Inquire of your elders, and they will tell you.
- Isaiah 51:9Wake up, wake up, O Lord! Clothe yourself with strength! Flex your mighty right arm! Rouse yourself as in the days of old when you slew Egypt, the dragon of the Nile.
- Isaiah 63:9In all their suffering he also suffered, and he personally rescued them. In his love and mercy he redeemed them. He lifted them up and carried them through all the years.
- Micah 7:14O Lord, protect your people with your shepherd’s staff; lead your flock, your special possession. Though they live alone in a thicket on the heights of Mount Carmel, let them graze in the fertile pastures of Bashan and Gilead as they did long ago.
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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