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 will thank you, O Lord, with all my heart: in the sight of the gods I will sing your praise,

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.

and prostrate before your holy temple, will praise your name for your constant love, for you have exulted your promise above all.

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

When I called you, you answered; you gave me strength, you inspired me.

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 shall praise you, O Lord, when they shall have heard the words you have uttered;

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

and they shall sing of the ways of the Lord, and tell of the Lord’s transcendent glory.

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

For, high though the Lord is, he looks on the lowly, and strikes down the haughty from far away.

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.

Though my way be distressful, yet you preserve me: you lay your hand on my angry foes, and your right hand gives me victory.

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

The Lord will accomplish all that which concerns me. Your kindness, O Lord, endures forever. O do not abandon the work of your hands.