Psalm 138:6-8
The Message
4-6 When they hear what you have to say, God,
all earth’s kings will say “Thank you.”
They’ll sing of what you’ve done:
“How great the glory of God!”
And here’s why: God, high above, sees far below;
no matter the distance, he knows everything about us.
7-8 When I walk into the thick of trouble,
keep me alive in the angry turmoil.
With one hand
strike my foes,
With your other hand
save me.
Finish what you started in me, God.
Your love is eternal—don’t quit on me now.
Psalm 138:6-8
New International Version
6 Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly;(A)
though lofty, he sees them(B) from afar.
7 Though I walk(C) in the midst of trouble,
you preserve my life.(D)
You stretch out your hand(E) against the anger of my foes;(F)
with your right hand(G) you save me.(H)
8 The Lord will vindicate(I) me;
your love, Lord, endures forever(J)—
do not abandon(K) the works of your hands.(L)
Psalm 138:6-8
King James Version
6 Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
8 The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
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