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The Helpfulness of Vocal Prayer
Commentators note that the psalmist "cried unto God with my voice," indicating an audible, not just mental, prayer. Several scholars suggest that praying aloud can be a helpful practice, especially in private. It can focus the mind and express the earnestness and intensity of the heart during times of deep trouble. The repetition in the verse emphasizes this fervent, persistent crying.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 77:1
18th Century
Theologian
I cried unto God with my voice - That is, he cried or prayed audibly. It was not mere mental prayer. See the notes at Psalms 3:4.
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 77:1
19th Century
Bishop
I cried ... —Better, following the Hebrew literally,
“My voice to God—and let me cry;
My voice to God—and He hears…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 77:1
19th Century
Preacher
I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me. (Psalms 77:1)
The use of the voic…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 77:1
16th Century
Theologian
My voice came to God, and I cried. This is not a mere complaint, as some interpreters explain it. They suggest it denotes the surprise God…
John Gill
On Psalms 77:1
17th Century
Pastor
I cried unto God with my voice
Which is to be understood of prayer, and that vocal, and which is importunate and fer…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 77:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Days of trouble must be days of prayer; when God seems to have withdrawn from us, we must seek Him until we find Him. In the day of his trouble, th…