Psalms 138

1 A Psalm of David. I will give Thee thanks with my whole heart, in the presence of the mighty will I sing praises unto Thee.

Of David. I will give you praise with all my heart: I will make melody to you before the gods.

2 I will bow down toward Thy holy temple, and give thanks unto Thy name for Thy mercy and for Thy truth; for Thou hast magnified Thy word above all Thy name.

I will give worship before your holy Temple, praising your name for your mercy and for your unchanging faith: for you have made your word greater than all your name.

3 In the day that I called, Thou didst answer me; Thou didst encourage me in my soul with strength.

When my cry came to your ears you gave me an answer, and made me great with strength in my soul.

4 All the kings of the earth shall give Thee thanks, O LORD, for they have heard the words of Thy mouth.

All the kings of the earth will give you praise, O Lord, when the words of your mouth come to their ears.

5 Yea, they shall sing of the ways of the LORD; for great is the glory of the LORD.

They will make songs about the ways of the Lord; for great is the glory of the Lord.

6 For though the LORD be high, yet regardeth He the lowly, and the haughty He knoweth from afar.

Though the Lord is high, he sees those who are low; and he has knowledge from far off of those who are lifted up.

7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, Thou quickenest me; Thou stretchest forth Thy hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and Thy right hand doth save me.

Even when trouble is round me, you will give me life; your hand will be stretched out against the wrath of my haters, and your right hand will be my salvation.

8 The LORD will accomplish that which concerneth me; Thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever; forsake not the work of Thine own hands.

The Lord will make all things complete for me: O Lord, your mercy is eternal; do not give up the works of your hands.