Psalms 138 — AAB

A Thankful Heart

Of David.

138Verse 1I give You thanks with all my heart;before the gods I sing Your praises.^{Verse 2}I bow down toward Your holy templeand give thanks to Your name
for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness;You have exalted Your nameand Your word above all else.^{Verse 3}On the day I called, You answered me;You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.^{+Verse 4}All the kings of the earth will give You thanks, O LORD,when they hear the words of Your mouth.^{Verse 5}They will sing of the ways of the LORD,for the glory of the LORD is great.^{Verse 6}Though the LORD is on high,He attends to the lowly;
but the proud He knows from afar.^{Verse 7}If I walk in the midst of trouble,You preserve me from the anger of my foes;You extend Your hand,and Your right hand saves me.^{Verse 8}The LORD will fulfillHis purpose for me.
O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever—do not abandon the works of Your hands.