I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me.
I cried out to God with my voice, yes, to God with my voice, and he listened to me.
The writer is telling us that when he called out to God in his distress, God heard him and paid attention to his prayer.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 77 is attributed to Asaph, a Levite musician who served in the court of King David and was involved in temple worship, reflecting the poetic expressions of faith common in ancient Israel. In this psalm, the writer is in a state of deep distress, possibly during a national crisis or personal hardship, and begins by earnestly calling out to God for relief. This verse captures the biblical theme of God's responsiveness to human cries, as seen in the broader context of the Psalms where lament and praise intertwine.
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