Psalms 138

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A song of David.[638]

<1> Lord, I praise you with all my heart.

I sing songs of praise to you before the gods.

<2> I bow down toward your holy Temple,[639]

and I praise your name for your love and loyalty.

You are famous,

and what you promised to do will make you even more famous!

<3> When I called to you for help,

you answered me and gave me strength.

<4> Lord, all the kings on earth will praise you

when they hear what you say.

<5> They will sing about what the Lord has done,

because the glory[640] of the Lord is very great.

<6> The Lord has the highest place above all others,

but he still cares for the humble.

Even from there, so high above,

he knows what the proud do.

<7> If I am in trouble, you keep me alive.

If my enemies are angry with me,

you save me from them.

<8> Lord, I know that you will do what you have promised.

Lord, your faithful love will last forever.

You are the one who made us,

so don't leave us!