Psalms 138

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

Ipsi David. Confitebor tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo, quoniam audisti verba oris mei. In conspectu angelorum psallam tibi;

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.

adorabo ad templum sanctum tuum, et confitebor nomini tuo: super misericordia tua et veritate tua; quoniam magnificasti super omne, nomen sanctum tuum.

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

In quacumque die invocavero te, exaudi me; multiplicabis in anima mea virtutem.

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

Confiteantur tibi, Domine, omnes reges terræ, quia audierunt omnia verba oris tui.

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

Et cantent in viis Domini, quoniam magna est gloria Domini;

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

quoniam excelsus Dominus, et humilia respicit, et alta a longe cognoscit.

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.

Si ambulavero in medio tribulationis, vivificabis me; et super iram inimicorum meorum extendisti manum tuam, et salvum me fecit dextera tua.

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

Dominus retribuet pro me. Domine, misericordia tua in sæculum; opera manuum tuarum ne despicias.