Psalm 138

Psalm 138

Of David.

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

before the “gods”^a I will sing^b your praise.

I will bow down toward your holy temple^c

and will praise your name^d

for your unfailing love and your faithfulness,^e

for you have so exalted your solemn decree

that it surpasses your fame.^f

When I called,^g you answered me;^h

you greatly emboldenedⁱ me.

May all the kings of the earth^j praise you, Lord,

when they hear what you have decreed.

May they sing^k of the ways of the Lord,

for the glory of the Lord^l is great.

Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly,^m

but he takes notice of the proudⁿ from afar.

Though I walk^o in the midst of trouble,

you preserve my life.^p

You stretch out your hand^q against the anger of my foes;^r

with your right hand^s you save me.^t

The Lord will vindicate^u me;

your love, Lord, endures forever^v—

do not abandon^w the works of your hands.^x