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Old Testament · Book 19 of 66

Psalms 138

8 verses · WEB & KJV side-by-side

Psalms 138 is part of Psalms, hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others (c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)). The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Below you can read all 8 verses of Psalms 138 in both the World English Bible (WEB) and the King James Version (KJV).

Key verses in this chapter: Psalms 138:8

1

By David. I will give you thanks with my whole heart. Before the gods, I will sing praises to you.

2

I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your Name for your loving kindness and for your truth; for you have exalted your Name and your Word above all.

3

In the day that I called, you answered me. You encouraged me with strength in my soul.

4

All the kings of the earth will give you thanks, Yahweh, for they have heard the words of your mouth.

5

Yes, they will sing of the ways of Yahweh; for great is Yahweh’s glory.

6

For though Yahweh is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but the proud, he knows from afar.

7

Though I walk in the middle of trouble, you will revive me. You will stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies. Your right hand will save me.

8

Yahweh will fulfill that which concerns me; your loving kindness, Yahweh, endures forever. Don’t forsake the works of your own hands.

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