Psalms 138
Tyndale Open Study Notes 4 verses
Psalms 138:1
Pss 138–145 In this final collection of psalms of David, praise and wisdom psalms (Pss 138–139, 145) form a frame around five poems of lament (Pss 140–144).Ps 138 In this wisdom psalm, the Lord is presented as the God of gods. He rescued his people and has a perfect plan for them as individuals. The nations will join Israel in glorifying God.138:1-3 The Lord receives praise before the gods of the nations.
Psalms 138:4
138:4-5 As the Lord’s glory fills the earth, the world’s population must willingly submit to him. Every king (cp. Ps 2) will join the community of praise as they hear the Lord’s ways of truth and love.
Psalms 138:6
138:6-8 The exalted God takes care of the humble (138:6), especially his servant the psalmist (138:7-8).138:6 God’s holiness and excellence are great, beyond the scope of humanity (see 99:2; 113:4; Isa 6:1; 57:15).
Psalms 138:8
138:8 The psalmist expresses confidence in the Lord’s plans, which are perfect, and prays for God’s continued involvement. The psalmist sees himself as part of God’s plans (see 9:10; 139:14).