Psalm 138

Of David.

1 I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;

before the “gods”h I will singi your praise.

2 I will bow down toward your holy templej

and will praise your namek

for your unfailing love and your faithfulness,l

for you have so exalted your solemn decree

that it surpasses your fame.m

3 When I called,n you answered me;o

you greatly emboldenedp me.

4 May all the kings of the earthq praise you, Lord,

when they hear what you have decreed.

5 May they singr of the ways of the Lord,

for the glory of the Lords is great.

6 Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly;t

though lofty, he sees themu from afar.

7 Though I walkv in the midst of trouble,

you preserve my life.w

You stretch out your handx against the anger of my foes;y

with your right handz you save me.a

8 The Lord will vindicateb me;

your love, Lord, endures foreverc—

do not abandond the works of your hands.e