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Psalms Chapter 138 (ASV)

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Psalms 138
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1 I will give thee thanks with my whole heart: Before the gods will I sing praises unto thee.

2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, And give thanks unto thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: For thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

3 In the day that I called thou answeredst me, Thou didst encourage 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 hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.

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

8 Jehovah will perfect that which concerneth me: Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, `endureth' for ever; Forsake not the works of thine own hands. Psalm 139 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

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

And Jehovah will render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness; forasmuch as Jehovah delivered thee into my hand to-day, and I would not put forth my hand against Jehovah's anointed.

1-samuel 26:23 | 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.