Psalms 138

A Thankful Heart

Of David.

1 I will give you thanks with all my heart;  * 138:1 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,* 138:1 Ps 82:1,6–7; 95:3; 96:5

2 I 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,* 138:2 1Kg 8:29; Ps 5:7; 28:2

3 On the day I called, you answered me;

you increased strength within me.  * 138:3 Hb obscure,* 138:3 Ps 28:7; 46:1

4 All 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,* 138:4 Ps 72:11; 102:15

5 They will sing of the  Lord’s ways,

for the Lord’s glory is great.  * 138:5 Ps 21:5; 145:7

6 Though the Lord is exalted,

he takes note of the humble;

but he knows the haughty from a distance.  * 138:6 Ps 113:4–7; Pr 3:34; Jms 4:6

7 If I walk into the thick of danger,

you will preserve my life

from the anger of my enemies.  * 138:7 Ps 23:4

You will extend your hand;

your right hand will save me.  * 138:7 Ps 20:6; 60:5

8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me.  * 138:8 Ps 57:2; Php 1:6

Lord, your faithful love endures forever;

do not abandon the work of your hands.  * 138:8 Jb 10:3; Ps 100:3