Psalms 138

Berean Standard Bible

Chapter summary

The psalmist declares wholehearted thanksgiving to the LORD and sings praises before the gods while bowing toward the holy temple. This worship is offered in honor of God's loving devotion, faithfulness, exalted name, and word, recalling the day when the LORD answered, emboldened, and strengthened the speaker. The text foretells that all the kings of the earth will hear the words of the LORD, give thanks, and sing of His ways because of His great glory. Although the LORD is exalted on high, He attends to the lowly while recognizing the proud from afar. The psalmist expresses confidence that God preserves him from the anger of foes during trouble, extends His hand to save, and will fulfill His ultimate purpose. Finally, the speaker appeals to the enduring loving devotion of the LORD, asking Him not to abandon the works of His hands.

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¹I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises. ²I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else. ³On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul. ⁴All the kings of the earth will give You thanks, O LORD, when they hear the words of Your mouth. ⁵They will sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great. ⁶Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar. ⁷If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me. ⁸The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever— do not abandon the works of Your hands.

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