Psalm 138

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Psalm 138 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Psalm 138

Thanksgiving and Praise

Of David.

¹I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart;
    before the gods I sing your praise;
²I bow down toward your holy temple
    and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness;
    for you have exalted your name and your word
    above everything.^[a]
³On the day I called, you answered me,
    you increased my strength of soul.^[b]

⁴All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord,
    for they have heard the words of your mouth.
⁵They shall sing of the ways of the Lord,
    for great is the glory of the Lord.
⁶For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly;
    but the haughty he perceives from far away.

⁷Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
    you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies;
you stretch out your hand,
    and your right hand delivers me.
⁸The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;
    your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.
    Do not forsake the work of your hands.

Footnotes:

Psalm 138:2 Cn: Heb you have exalted your word above all your name
Psalm 138:3 Syr Compare Gk Tg: Heb you made me arrogant in my soul with strength

New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

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