138 ⁽⁰⁾ By David:

⁽¹⁾ I give you thanks with all my heart.
Not to idols, but to you I sing praise.
² I bow down toward your holy temple
and give thanks to your name for your grace and truth;
    for you have made your word [even] greater
    than the whole of your reputation.
³ When I called, you answered me,
you made me bold and strong.

⁴ All the kings of the earth will thank you, Adonai,
when they hear the words you have spoken.
⁵ They will sing about Adonai’s ways,
“Great is the glory of Adonai!”
⁶ For though Adonai is high, he cares for the lowly;
while the proud he perceives from afar.

⁷ You keep me alive when surrounded by danger;
you put out your hand when my enemies rage;
with your right hand you save me.
⁸ Adonai will fulfill his purpose for me.
Your grace, Adonai, continues forever.
Don’t abandon the work of your hands!