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Psalms Chapter 138 (ACV)

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Psalms 138
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1 I will give thee thanks with my whole heart. I will sing praises to thee before the gods.

2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and give thanks to thy name for thy loving kindness and for thy truth. For thou have magnified thy word above all thy name.

3 Thou answered me in the day that I called. Thou encouraged me with strength in my soul.

4 All the kings of the earth shall give thee thanks, O Jehovah, for they have heard the words of thy mouth.

5 Yea, they shall sing of the ways of Jehovah, for great is the glory of Jehovah.

6 For though Jehovah is high, yet he has respect to the lowly. But he knows the haughty from afar.

7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou will revive me. Thou will stretch forth thy hand against the wrath of my enemies, and thy right hand will save me.

8 Jehovah will perfect that which concerns me. Thy loving kindness, O Jehovah, is forever. Forsake not the works of thine own hands.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 138 about?
It's a psalm of thanksgiving in which the psalmist vows to praise God "with my whole heart" (v.1) for answering him and strengthening his soul "in the day when I cried" (v.3).
What does verse 6 say about God's regard for the lowly?
V.6 says, "Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off."
What promise does the closing verse make?
V.8 says, "The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me... forsake not the works of thine own hands," expressing confidence God will complete what he started. Compare Philippians 1:6.

Today's Verse

So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest was sitting upon his seat by the door-post of the temple of Jehovah.

1-samuel 1:9 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

David closes with settled trust that "the LORD will perfect that which concerneth me," a promise captured directly in Psalms 138:8 and echoed by Philippians 1:6. Read more on the Psalms overview or continue to Psalms 139.