Psalms 77 · Verse 7

Psalms 77:7

Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more?
Psalms 77:7, King James Version

Psalms 77:7 in other translations

BSB“Will the Lord spurn us forever and never show His favor again?
WEB“Will the Lord reject us forever? Will he be favorable no more?
ASVWill the Lord cast off for ever? And will he be favorable no more?
YLTTo the ages doth the Lord cast off? Doth He add to be pleased no more?
DARBYWill the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more?
BBEWill the Lord put me away for ever? will he be kind no longer?
WebsterWill the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favorable no more?

What does Psalms 77:7 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 77:3-9

3-9. 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).

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 7 Will the Lord cast off for ever? - Will there be no end to this captivity? Has he not said, "Turn, ye backsliders; for I am married unto you: I will heal your backsliding, and love you freely." Will he then be favorable no more? Thus the psalmist pleads and reasons with his Maker.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 77:1-10

Days of trouble must be days of prayer; when God seems to have withdrawn from us, we must seek him till we find him. In the day of his trouble the psalmist did not seek for the diversion of business or amusement, but he sought God, and his favor and grace. Those that are under trouble of mind, must pray it away. He pored upon the trouble; the methods that should have relieved him did but increase his grief. When he…

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Psalms 77:7 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

הַֽ֭לְעוֹלָמִיםHal.'o.la.mim¿ to foreverH5769
יִזְנַ֥ח\׀yiz.Nachwill he rejectH2186
אֲדֹנָ֑י'a.do.Nai[the] LordH136
וְלֹֽא\־ve.lo'-and notH3808
יֹסִ֖יףyo.Sifwill he repeat?H3254
לִרְצ֣וֹתlir.Tzotto show favorH7521
עֽוֹד\׃odagainH5750

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 77:7

  • Psalms 85:1

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.

  • Lamentations 3:31-32

    For the Lord will not cast off for ever: But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.

  • Psalms 89:46

    How long, Lord? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?

  • Romans 11:1-2

    I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,

  • Psalms 85:5

    Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?

  • Psalms 89:38

    But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.

  • Psalms 37:24

    Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.

  • Psalms 13:1-2

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

  • Psalms 74:1

    Maschil of Asaph. O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture?

  • Psalms 44:9

    But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not forth with our armies.

  • Psalms 79:5

    How long, Lord? wilt thou be angry for ever? shall thy jealousy burn like fire?

  • Jeremiah 23:24-26

    Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the Lord. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord. I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed. How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? yea, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart;

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
the Lord.
13:1,2; 37:24; 74:1; 89:38,46; Jer 23:24-26; La 3:31,32; Ro 11:1,2
and will.
79:5; 85:1,5

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Context

  • Psalms 77:6

    I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search.

  • Psalms 77:7

    Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more?

  • Psalms 77:8

    Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore?

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Psalms 77:7 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
¿Desechará el Señor para siempre, y no volverá más á amar?
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Je me souviens, de nuit, de mon cantique; je médite en mon cœur, et mon esprit cherche diligemment.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Wird der Herr auf ewig verwerfen, und hinfort keine Gunst mehr erweisen?
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
ut ponant in Deo spem suam, et non obliviscantur operum Dei, et mandata ejus exquirant: