I remembered You, O God, and I groaned;
Remembering God leads him to groan, and meditation leaves his spirit faint.
This verse reveals how even spiritual reflection can intensify pain in deep distress.
1For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. 2In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; 3I remembered You, O God, and I groaned; 4You have kept my eyes from closing; 5I considered the days of old, 6At night I remembered my song; 7“Will the Lord spurn us forever 8Is His loving devotion gone forever? 9Has God forgotten to be gracious? 10So I said, “I am grieved 11I will remember the works of the LORD; 12I will reflect on all You have done 13Your way, O God, is holy. 14You are the God who works wonders; 15With power You redeemed Your people, 16The waters saw You, O God; 17The clouds poured down water; 18Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; 19Your path led through the sea, 20You led Your people like a flock