Psalm 77:2

God's Word

On the day I was in trouble, I went to the Lord for help. At night I stretched out my hands in prayer without growing tired. Yet, my soul refused to be comforted.

Cross References

Genesis 32:28

The man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob but Israel [He Struggles With God], because you have struggled with God and with men—and you have won.”

Genesis 37:35

All his other sons and daughters came to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. He said, “No, I will mourn for my son until I die.” This is how Joseph’s father cried over him.

2 Chronicles 6:28

“There may be famine in the land. Plant diseases, heat waves, funguses, locusts, or grasshoppers may destroy crops. Enemies may blockade Israel’s city gates. During every plague or sickness

Job 11:13

“If you want to set your heart right, then pray to him.

Psalm 18:6

I called on the Lord in my distress. I cried to my God for help. He heard my voice from his temple, and my cry for help reached his ears.

Psalm 50:15

Call on me in times of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honor me.”

Psalm 55:17

Morning, noon, and night I complain and groan, and he listens to my voice.

Psalm 63:6

As I lie on my bed, I remember you. Through the long hours of the night, I think about you.

Psalm 86:7

When I am in trouble, I call out to you because you answer me.

Proverbs 18:14

A person’s spirit can endure sickness, but who can bear a broken spirit?

Isaiah 26:16

O Lord, the people have come to you in trouble. They were humbled by oppression, by your discipline upon them.

Isaiah 26:9

With my soul I long for you at night. Yes, with my spirit I eagerly look for you. When your guiding principles are on earth, those who live in the world learn to do what is right.

Jeremiah 31:15

This is what the Lord says: A sound is heard in Ramah, the sound of crying in bitter grief. Rachel is crying for her children. She refuses to be comforted, because they are dead.

Hosea 5:13

“When Ephraim saw that he was sick and when Judah saw his own wounds, Ephraim went to Assyria to ask the great king for help. But the king couldn’t cure them or heal their wounds.

Hosea 6:1

Let’s return to the Lord. Even though he has torn us to pieces, he will heal us. Even though he has wounded us, he will bandage our wounds.

John 11:31

The Jews who were comforting Mary in the house saw her get up quickly and leave. So they followed her. They thought that she was going to the tomb to cry.

Hebrews 5:7

During his life on earth, Jesus prayed to God, who could save him from death. He prayed and pleaded with loud crying and tears, and he was heard because of his devotion to God.