Psalm 138
Of David.
1 I will give you thanks with all my heart;ab
I will sing your praise before the heavenly beings.B,ac
2 I will bow down toward your holy temple
and give thanks to your name
for your constant love and truth.
You have exalted your name
and your promise above everything else.A,a
3 On the day I called, you answered me;
you increased strength within me.B,b
4 All the kings on earth will give you thanks, Lord,
when they hear what you have promised.C,c
5 They will sing of the Lord’s ways,
for the Lord’s glory is great.d
he takes note of the humble;
but he knows the haughty from a distance.e
7 If I walk into the thick of danger,
you will preserve my life
from the anger of my enemies.f
You will extend your hand;
your right hand will save me.g
8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me.h
Lord, your faithful love endures forever;
do not abandon the work of your hands.i