Psalms 77:6 Meaning and Explanation
“I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist recalls past songs and searches his spirit for understanding.
The Context of Psalms 77:6
Memory of past worship and inner seeking characterize the psalmist's response to trouble.
What Does Psalms 77:6 Mean?
'I call to remembrance my song in the night' suggests that even in earlier nights of darkness, the psalmist found occasion to sing. Songs of faith, praise, or lament from the past return to memory. This recollection of former songs—singing in night—offers contrast to his present muteness and may hint that comfort once came through voice and worship.
'I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search' shows the psalmist in deep internal dialogue. Communing with one's own heart means honest self-examination, while the spirit's diligent search suggests active seeking for insight or solution. He turns inward and upward, mining memory and spirit for the strength or clarity his circumstances have stolen.
Psalms 77:6 in the Original Language
shir (שִׁיר), 'song'—a composition of praise or lament; singing was both expression and means of spiritual connection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 77:6
What does Psalms 77:6 mean?
The psalmist recalls past songs and searches his spirit for understanding.
What is the context of Psalms 77:6?
Memory of past worship and inner seeking characterize the psalmist's response to trouble.