Psalms 138
138
PSALM 138
Common Meter: 8,6,8,6
A Psalm of David.
1Thee will I praise with all my heart,
I will sing praise to thee
2Before the gods: And worship will
toward thy sanctuary.
I'll praise thy name, ev'n for thy truth,
and kindness of thy love;
For thou thy word hast magnify'd
all thy great name above.
3Thou didst me answer in the day
when I to thee did cry;
And thou my fainting soul with strength
didst strengthen inwardly.
4All kings upon the earth that are
shall give thee praise, O Lord,
When as they from thy mouth shall hear
thy true and faithful word.
5Yea, in the righteous ways of God
with gladness they shall sing:
For great's the glory of the Lord;
who doth for ever reign.
6Though God be high, yet he respects
all those that lowly be;
Whereas the proud and lofty ones
afar off knoweth he.
7Though I in midst of trouble walk,
I life from thee shall have:
'Gainst my foes' wrath thou'lt stretch thine hand;
thy right hand shall me save.
8Surely that which concerneth me
the Lord will perfect make:
Lord, still thy mercy lasts; do not
thine own hands' works forsake.
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Psalms 138
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Psalm 138
A Thankful Heart
Of David.
1I will give you thanks with all my heart;#Ps 111:1
I will sing your praise before the heavenly beings.#138:1 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.#138:2 Or You have exalted your promise above all your name#1Kg 8:29; Ps 5:7; 28:2
3On the day I called, you answered me;
you increased strength within me.#138:3 Hb obscure#Ps 28:7; 46:1
4All the kings on earth will give you thanks, Lord,
when they hear what you have promised.#138:4 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 faithful love endures forever;
do not abandon the work of your hands.#Jb 10:3; Ps 100:3
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