PSALM 138

 

1 I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with | my whole heart;*

before the gods I will | sing your praise.

 

2 I will bow down toward your holy temple and | praise your name,*

because of your | love and faithfulness;

 

3 for you have glori- | fied your name*

and your word a- | bove all things.

 

4 When I called, you | answered me;*

you increased my | strength within me.

 

5 All the kings of the earth will praise | you, O LORD,*

when they have heard the words | of your mouth.

 

6 They will sing of the ways | of the LORD,*

that great is the glory | of the LORD.

 

7 Though the LORD be high, he cares | for the lowly;*

he perceives the haughty | from afar.

 

8 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you | keep me safe;*

you stretch forth your hand against the fury of my enemies;

your right | hand shall save me.

 

9 The LORD will make good his pur- | pose for me;*

O LORD, your love endures forever; do not abandon the works | of your hands.