Psalm 138
A Thankful Heart
Of David.
1 I will give you thanks with all my heart;(A)
I will sing your praise before the heavenly beings.(B)
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.(C)
3 On the day I called, you answered me;
you increased strength within me.(D)
4 All the kings on earth will give you thanks, Lord,
when they hear what you have promised.(E)
5 They will sing of the Lord’s ways,
for the Lord’s glory is great.(F)
6 Though the Lord is exalted,
he takes note of the humble;
but he knows the haughty from a distance.(G)
7 If I walk into the thick of danger,
you will preserve my life
from the anger of my enemies.(H)
You will extend your hand;
your right hand will save me.(I)
8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me.(J)
Lord, your faithful love endures forever;
do not abandon the work of your hands.(K)
Footnotes
- 138:1
- 138:2
- 138:3
- 138:4
Cross references
- 138:1 : Ps 111:1
- 138:1 : Ps 82:1,6–7; 95:3; 96:5
- 138:2 : 1Kg 8:29; Ps 5:7; 28:2
- 138:3 : Ps 28:7; 46:1
- 138:4 : Ps 72:11; 102:15
- 138:5 : Ps 21:5; 145:7
- 138:6 : Ps 113:4–7; Pr 3:34; Jms 4:6
- 138:7 : Ps 23:4
- 138:7 : Ps 20:6; 60:5
- 138:8 : Ps 57:2; Php 1:6
- 138:8 : Jb 10:3; Ps 100:3
