Psalms 138

1 A psalm of David. I thank you with my whole being; I sing your praises before the heavenly beings.

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

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.

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.

3 On the day I cried out to you for help, you answered me. You encouraged me and made me strong.

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

4 All the kings of the earth will praise you, Lord, for they have heard what you have said.

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

5 They will sing about what the Lord has done and about the great glory of the Lord.

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

6 Though the Lord is high above, he pays attention to the lowly; but he recognizes the proud a long way off.

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

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.

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.

8 The Lord vindicates me! Lord, your trustworthy love lasts forever! Don't give up on what you have made!

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