Psalm 138

 

Of David.

 

 

1                    I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; before the “gods” I will sing your praise.

 

2                    I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word.

 

3                    When I called, you answered me; you made me bold and stouthearted.

 

4                    May all the kings of the earth praise you, O LORD, when they hear the words of your mouth.

 

5                    May they sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great.

 

6                    Though the LORD is on high, He looks upon the lowly, but the proud He knows from afar.

 

7                    Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save me.

 

8                    The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands.