Psalms 138 ASV
Summary: A thanksgiving psalm of David, opening "I will praise thee with my whole heart... for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name" (v. 1-2), recalling a day when crying out brought strength to his soul. It anticipates all "kings of the earth" eventually praising God upon hearing his word, since "though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly" while knowing the proud only "afar off" (v. 6). It closes with confident trust amid ongoing trouble: "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me... the LORD will perfect that which concerneth me" (v. 7-8).
1A Psalm of David. I will give thee thanks with my whole heart: Before the gods will I sing praises unto thee.
2I 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.
3In the day that I called thou answeredst me, Thou didst encourage me with strength in my soul.
4All the kings of the earth shall give thee thanks, O Jehovah, For they have heard the words of thy mouth.
5Yea, they shall sing of the ways of Jehovah; For great is the glory of Jehovah.
6For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.
7Though 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.
8Jehovah will perfect that which concerneth me: Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, endureth for ever; Forsake not the works of thine own hands.
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