Psalm 138 (New Living Translation)

Psalm 138

A psalm of David.

 ¹ I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart;
      I will sing your praises before the gods.
 ² I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.
      I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness;
   for your promises are backed
      by all the honor of your name.
 ³ As soon as I pray, you answer me;
      you encourage me by giving me strength.

 ⁴ Every king in all the earth will thank you, Lord,
      for all of them will hear your words.
 ⁵ Yes, they will sing about the Lord’s ways,
      for the glory of the Lord is very great.
 ⁶ Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble,
      but he keeps his distance from the proud.

 ⁷ Though I am surrounded by troubles,
      you will protect me from the anger of my enemies.
   You reach out your hand,
      and the power of your right hand saves me.
 ⁸ The Lord will work out his plans for my life—
      for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.
      Don’t abandon me, for you made me.