Psalm 138

Christian Standard Bible

Psalm 138

A Thankful Heart

Of David.

¹I will give you thanks with all my heart;^(A)
I will sing your praise before the heavenly beings.^[a]^(B)
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.^[b]^(C)
³On the day I called, you answered me;
you increased strength within me.^[c]^(D)

⁴All the kings on earth will give you thanks, Lord,
when they hear what you have promised.^[d]^(E)
⁵They will sing of the Lord’s ways,
for the Lord’s glory is great.^(F)
⁶Though the Lord is exalted,
he takes note of the humble;
but he knows the haughty from a distance.^(G)

⁷If 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)
⁸The 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 Or before the gods, or before judges, or before kings; Hb elohim
138:2 Or You have exalted your promise above all your name
138:3 Hb obscure
138:4 Lit hear the words of your mouth

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