Psalms 138
Psalms 138 is part of “Book V: The Deuteronomy Book” (107–150) in the outline of Psalms.
Psalms 138 summary
It does not appear, nor is it material to enquire, upon what occasion David penned this psalm; but in it, I. He looks back with thankfulness upon the experiences he had had of God's goodness to him (Psa 138:1-3). II. He looks forward with comfort, in hopes, 1.
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It does not appear, nor is it material to enquire, upon what occasion David penned this psalm; but in it, I. He looks back with thankfulness upon the experiences he had had of God's goodness to him (Psa 138:1-3). II. He looks forward with comfort, in hopes, 1. That others would go on to praise God like him (Psa 138:4, Psa 138:5). 2. That God would go on to do good to him (Psa 138:6-8). In singing this psalm we must in like manner devote ourselves to God's praise and glory and repose ourselves in his power and goodness. A psalm of David.
Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Psalms 138 (ASV)
American Standard Version (public domain)
I Give You Thanks, O Lord
1[A Psalm] of David. I will give thee thanks with my whole heart: Before the gods will I sing praises unto thee. 2I will worship toward thy holy temple, And give thanks unto thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: For thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. 3In the day that I called thou answeredst me, Thou didst encourage me with strength in my soul. 4All the kings of the earth shall give thee thanks, O Jehovah, For they have heard the words of thy mouth. 5Yea, they shall sing of the ways of Jehovah; For great is the glory of Jehovah. 6For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar. 7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me; Thou wilt stretch forth thy hand against the wrath of mine enemies, And thy right hand will save me. 8Jehovah will perfect that which concerneth me: Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, [endureth] for ever; Forsake not the works of thine own hands.