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Psalms 77:6

Psalms 77:6

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

I call to remembrance my song in the night. He bethought himself of the songs of thanksgiving which he used to sing to God in the night (comp. ) on account of mercies received; but this did not comfort him.

"Nessun maggior dolore che ricordarsi di tempo felice nella miseria." I commune with mine own heart, and my spirit made diligent search; or, "and I diligently searched out my spirit" (Cheyne). The results of the searchings out seem to be given in .

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