I will bow down toward your holy temple
and give thanks to your name
for your constant love and truth.
You have exalted your name
and your promise above everything else.[a](A)
On the day I called, you answered me;
you increased strength within me.[b](B)

All the kings on earth will give you thanks, Lord,
when they hear what you have promised.[c](C)

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Footnotes

  1. 138:2 Or You have exalted your promise above all your name
  2. 138:3 Hb obscure
  3. 138:4 Lit hear the words of your mouth

I 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)
When I called,(E) you answered me;(F)
    you greatly emboldened(G) me.

May all the kings of the earth(H) praise you, Lord,
    when they hear what you have decreed.

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