Psalms 138 — FBV

A psalm of David.

138Verse 1I thank you with my whole being; I sing your praises before the heavenly beings.^{+
Verse 2}I bow down before your holy Temple, and I am thankful because of who you are—for your trustworthy love and faithfulness—and for the fact that your promises are even greater than what people expect of you.^{+
Verse 3}On the day I cried out to you for help, you answered me. You encouraged me and made me strong.
^{Verse 4}All the kings of the earth will praise you, Lord, for they have heard what you have said.
^{Verse 5}They will sing about what the Lord has done and about the great glory of the Lord.
^{Verse 6}Though the Lord is high above, he pays attention to the lowly; but he recognizes the proud a long way off.
^{Verse 7}Even though I walk into a great deal of trouble, you protect me. You reach out to defend me from the anger of those who hate me—your strong hand saves me.
^{Verse 8}The Lord vindicates me! Lord, your trustworthy love lasts forever! Don't give up on what you have made!⁺