Psalms 77 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Psalms 77
1I will cry unto God with my voice, Even unto God with my voice; and he will give ear unto me.
2In 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.
3I remember God, and am disquieted: I complain, and my spirit is overwhelmed. [Selah
4Thou holdest mine eyes watching: I am so troubled that I cannot speak.
5I have considered the days of old, The years of ancient times.
6I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart; And my spirit maketh diligent search.
7Will the Lord cast off for ever? And will he be favorable no more?
8Is his lovingkindness clean gone for ever? Doth his promise fail for evermore?
9Hath God forgotten to be gracious? Hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies? [Selah
10And I said, This is my infirmity; But I will rememberthe years of the right hand of the Most High.
11I will make mention of the deeds of Jehovah; For I will remember thy wonders of old.
12I will meditate also upon all thy work, And muse on thy doings.
13Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: Who is a great god like unto God?
14Thou art the God that doest wonders: Thou hast made known thy strength among the peoples.
15Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, The sons of Jacob and Joseph. [Selah
16The waters saw thee, O God; The waters saw thee, they were afraid: The depths also trembled.
17The clouds poured out water; The skies sent out a sound: Thine arrows also went abroad.
18The voice of thy thunder was in the whirlwind; The lightnings lightened the world: The earth trembled and shook.
19Thy way was in the sea, And thy paths in the great waters, And thy footsteps were not known.
20Thou leddest thy people like a flock, By the hand of Moses and Aaron.
Psalms 77
1To the Overseer, for Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. My voice is to God, and I cry, my voice is to God, And He hath given ear unto me.
2In a day of my distress the Lord I sought, My hand by night hath been spread out, And it doth not cease, My soul hath refused to be comforted.
3I remember God, and make a noise, I meditate, and feeble is my spirit. Selah.
4Thou hast taken hold of the watches of mine eyes, I have been moved, and I speak not.
5I have reckoned the days of old, The years of the ages.
6I remember my music in the night, With my heart I meditate, and my spirit doth search diligently:
7To the ages doth the Lord cast off? Doth He add to be pleased no more?
8Hath His kindness ceased for ever? The saying failed to all generations?
9Hath God forgotten His favours? Hath He shut up in anger His mercies? Selah.
10And I say: `My weakness is, The changes of the right hand of the Most High.'
11I mention the doings of Jah, For I remember of old Thy wonders,
12And I have meditated on all Thy working, And I talk concerning Thy doings.
13O God, in holiness is Thy way, Who is a great god like God?
14Thou art the God doing wonders. Thou hast made known among the peoples Thy strength,
15Thou hast redeemed with strength Thy people, The sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.
16The waters have seen Thee, O God, The waters have seen Thee, They are afraidalso depths are troubled.
17Poured out waters have thick clouds, The skies have given forth a noise, AlsoThine arrows go up and down.
18The voice of Thy thunder is in the spheres, Lightnings have lightened the world, The earth hath trembled, yea, it shaketh.
19In the sea is Thy way, And Thy paths are in many waters, And Thy tracks have not been known.
20Thou hast led as a flock Thy people, By the hand of Moses and Aaron!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Psalms 77
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
An extremely literal, word-for-word translation that preserves original verb tenses and phrasing. Best for close study and comparing structures from the source languages. The English can feel rigid, but it’s very useful for detailed analysis.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 77:16
"The waters saw thee, O God; The waters saw thee, they were afraid: The depths also trembled."
"The waters have seen Thee, O God, The waters have seen Thee, They are afraidalso depths are troubled."





