Psalms 138
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Psalm 138
Of David.
1I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;
before the “gods” I will sing your praise.
2I will bow down toward your holy temple
and will praise your name
for your unfailing love and your faithfulness,
for you have so exalted your solemn decree
that it surpasses your fame.
3When I called, you answered me;
you greatly emboldened me.
4May all the kings of the earth praise you, Lord,
when they hear what you have decreed.
5May they sing of the ways of the Lord,
for the glory of the Lord is great.
6Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly;
though lofty, he sees them from afar.
7Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve my life.
You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes;
with your right hand you save me.
8The Lord will vindicate me;
your love, Lord, endures forever—
do not abandon the works of your hands.
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Psalms 138
138
A Thankful Heart
Davidic.
1I will give You thanks with all my heart; # Ps 111:1
I will sing Your praise before the heavenly beings. # Or before the gods, or before judges, or before kings ; Hb elohim # Ps 82:1,6-7; 95:3; 96:5
2I will bow down toward Your holy temple
and give thanks to Your name
for Your constant love and truth.
You have exalted Your name
and Your promise above everything else. # 1Kg 8:29; Ps 5:7; 28:2
3On the day I called, You answered me;
You increased strength within me. # Hb obscure # Ps 28:7; 46:1
4All the kings on earth will give You thanks, Lord,
when they hear what You have promised. # Lit hear the words of Your mouth # Ps 72:11; 102:15
5They will sing of the Lord’s ways,
for the Lord’s glory is great. # Ps 21:5; 145:7
6Though the Lord is exalted,
He takes note of the humble;
but He knows the haughty from a distance. # Ps 113:4-7; Pr 3:34; Jms 4:6
7If I walk into the thick of danger,
You will preserve my life
from the anger of my enemies. # Ps 23:4
You will extend Your hand;
Your right hand will save me. # Ps 20:6; 60:5
8The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me. # Ps 57:2; Php 1:6
Lord, Your love is eternal;
do not abandon the work of Your hands. # Jb 10:3; Ps 100:3
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