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Psalm 138:1-5
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(By David.)

Praise the Lord with All Your Heart

1 With all my heart
    I praise you, Lord.
In the presence of angels[a]
    I sing your praises.
2 I worship at your holy temple
and praise you for your love
    and your faithfulness.
You were true to your word
and made yourself more famous
    than ever before.[b]
3 When I asked for your help,
you answered my prayer
    and gave me courage.[c]

4 All kings on this earth
have heard your promises, Lord,
    and they will praise you.
5 You are so famous
that they will sing about
    the things you have done.

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  1. 138.1 angels: Or “gods” or “supernatural beings” who worship and serve God in heaven; or possibly “rulers” or “leaders.”
  2. 138.2 You were … before: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.
  3. 138.3 and gave me courage: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.
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Psalm 138:1-5
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Psalm 138

Of David.

1 I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;
    before the “gods”(A) I will sing(B) your praise.
2 I will bow down toward your holy temple(C)
    and will praise your name(D)
    for your unfailing love and your faithfulness,(E)
for you have so exalted your solemn decree
    that it surpasses your fame.(F)
3 When I called,(G) you answered me;(H)
    you greatly emboldened(I) me.

4 May all the kings of the earth(J) praise you, Lord,
    when they hear what you have decreed.
5 May they sing(K) of the ways of the Lord,
    for the glory of the Lord(L) is great.

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Psalm 138:7-8
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7 I am surrounded by trouble,
but you protect me
    against my angry enemies.
With your own powerful arm
    you keep me safe.

8 You, Lord, will always
treat me with kindness.
    Your love never fails.
You have made us what we are.
    Don't give up on us now![a]

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  1. 138.8 You have … now: Or “Please don't desert your people.”
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Psalm 138:7-8
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7 Though I walk(A) in the midst of trouble,
    you preserve my life.(B)
You stretch out your hand(C) against the anger of my foes;(D)
    with your right hand(E) you save me.(F)
8 The Lord will vindicate(G) me;
    your love, Lord, endures forever(H)—
    do not abandon(I) the works of your hands.(J)

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