Psalm 138:5-7

GOD’S WORD Translation

⁵They will sing this about the ways of the Lord:
“The Lord’s honor is great!”
⁶Even though the Lord is high above, he sees humble people ⌞close up⌟,
and he recognizes arrogant people from a distance.

⁷Even though I walk into the middle of trouble,
you guard my life against the anger of my enemies.
You stretch out your hand,
and your right hand saves me.

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Psalm 138:5-7

New International Version

⁵May they sing^(A) of the ways of the Lord,
for the glory of the Lord^(B) is great.

⁶Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly;^(C)
    though lofty, he sees them^(D) from afar.
⁷Though I walk^(E) in the midst of trouble,
    you preserve my life.^(F)
You stretch out your hand^(G) against the anger of my foes;^(H)
    with your right hand^(I) you save me.^(J)

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Psalm 138:5-7

English Standard Version

⁵and they shall sing of ^(A)the ways of the Lord,
for great is the glory of the Lord.
⁶^(B)For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly,
but the haughty he knows from afar.

⁷^(C)Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you ^(D)preserve my life;
you ^(E)stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,
and your ^(F)right hand delivers me.