Psalms 77:2 kjv — In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.

King James Version

"In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted."

— Psalms 77:2, King James Version

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Psalms 77 — Context

1

I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me.

2

In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.

3

I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.

4

Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak.

5

I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times.

Psalms 77:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 77:2 say?
Psalms 77:2 in the King James Version reads: “In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.”
Where is Psalms 77:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 77:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 77, verse 2.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 77:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 77:2 in?
Psalms 77:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 77:2?
Psalms 77:2 reads (KJV): “In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceased not: my soul refused to be comforted.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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