Psalms 138

You answered me when I called

Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.a ²I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else.b ³On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.c

⁴All the kings of the earth will give You thanks, O LORD, when they hear the words of Your mouth. ⁵They will sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great. ⁶Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.d

⁷If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.e ⁸The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever— do not abandon the works of Your hands.f