Psalm 138:2-4

Contemporary English Version

²I 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.^[a]
³When I asked for your help,
you answered my prayer
    and gave me courage.^[b]

⁴All kings on this earth
have heard your promises, Lord,
and they will praise you.

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Footnotes

138.2 You were … before: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.
138.3 and gave me courage: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.

Psalm 138:2-4

New International Version

²I will bow down toward your holy temple^(A)
    and will praise your name^(B)
    for your unfailing love and your faithfulness,^(C)
for you have so exalted your solemn decree
    that it surpasses your fame.^(D)
³When I called,^(E) you answered me;^(F)
    you greatly emboldened^(G) me.