Psalm 138

Psalm 138

Thanksgiving and Praise

Of David.

1 I give you thanks, O Lord,z with my whole heart;

before the gods I sing your praise;*

2 I bow down toward your holy temple

and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness,

for you have exalted your name and your word

above everything.a,*

3 On the day I called, you answered me;

you increased my strength of soul.b,*

4 All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord,

for they have heard the words of your mouth.*

5 They shall sing of the ways of the Lord,

for great is the glory of the Lord.

6 For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly,

but the haughty he perceives from far away.*

7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble,

you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies;

you stretch out your hand,

and your right hand delivers me.*

8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;

your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.

Do not forsake the work of your hands.*