Psalms 138

1 Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.

Of David himself. O Lord, I will confess to you with my whole heart, for you have heard the words of my mouth. I will sing psalms to you in the sight of the Angels.

2 I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else.

I will adore before your holy temple, and I will confess your name: it is above your mercy and your truth. For you have magnified your holy name above all.

3 On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.

On whatever day that I will call upon you: hear me. You will multiply virtue in my soul.

4 All the kings of the earth will give You thanks, O LORD, when they hear the words of Your mouth.

May all the kings of the earth confess to you, O Lord. For they have heard all the words of your mouth.

5 They will sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great.

And let them sing in accordance with the ways of the Lord. For great is the glory of the Lord.

6 Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.

For the Lord is exalted, and he looks with favor on the humble. But the lofty he knows from a distance.

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.

If I wander into the midst of tribulation, you will revive me. For you extended your hand against the wrath of my enemies. And your right hand has accomplished my salvation.

8 The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever— do not abandon the works of Your hands.

The Lord will provide retribution on my behalf. O Lord, your mercy is forever. Do not disdain the works of your hands.