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Psalms Chapter 138 (JPS)

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Psalms Chapter 138 (JPS)
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1 A Psalm of David. I will give Thee thanks with my whole heart, in the presence of the mighty will I sing praises unto Thee.

2 I will bow down toward Thy holy temple, and give thanks unto Thy name for Thy mercy and for Thy truth; for Thou hast magnified Thy word above all Thy name.

3 In the day that I called, Thou didst answer me; Thou didst encourage me in my soul with strength.

4 All the kings of the earth shall give Thee thanks, O HaShem, for they have heard the words of Thy mouth.

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

6 For though HaShem be high, yet regardeth He the lowly, and the haughty He knoweth from afar.

7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, Thou quickenest me; Thou stretchest forth Thy hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and Thy right hand doth save me.

8 HaShem will accomplish that which concerneth me; Thy mercy, O HaShem, endureth for ever; forsake not the work 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

but there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and he hath made known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these:

Daniel 2:28 | ASV

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