Psalms 77:12

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

I will meditate also of all your work, and talk of your doings.

American King James Version (AKJV)

I will meditate also of all your work, and talk of your doings.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I will meditate also upon all thy work, And muse on thy doings.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

I will give thought to all your work, while my mind goes over your acts of power.

Webster's Revision

I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.

World English Bible

I will also meditate on all your work, and consider your doings.

English Revised Version (ERV)

I will meditate also upon all thy work, and muse on thy doings.

Barnes's Psalms 77:12 Bible Commentary

I will meditate also of all thy work - That is, with a view to learn thy real character; to see whether I am to be constrained by painful facts to cherish the thoughts which have given me such trouble, or whether I may not find reasons for cherishing more cheerful views of God.

And talk of thy doings - Or rather, "I will muse on thy doings" - for so the Hebrew word signifies. It is not conversation with others to which he refers; it is meditation - musing - calm contemplation - thoughtful meditation. He designed to reflect on the doings of God, and to ask what was the proper interpretation to be put on them in regard to his character. Thus we must, and may, judge of God, as we judge of our fellow-men. We may, we must, inquire what is the proper interpretation to be put on the events which occur under his administration, and form our opinions accordingly. The result of the psalmist's reflections is stated in the following verses.