Psalms 138

1 A psalm of David. I thank you with my whole being; I sing your praises before the heavenly beings.

Of David himself. O Lord, I will confess to you with my whole heart, for you have heard the words of my mouth. I will sing psalms to you in the sight of the Angels.

2 I bow down before your holy Temple, and I am thankful because of who you are—for your trustworthy love and faithfulness—and for the fact that your promises are even greater than what people expect of you.

I will adore before your holy temple, and I will confess your name: it is above your mercy and your truth. For you have magnified your holy name above all.

3 On the day I cried out to you for help, you answered me. You encouraged me and made me strong.

On whatever day that I will call upon you: hear me. You will multiply virtue in my soul.

4 All the kings of the earth will praise you, Lord, for they have heard what you have said.

May all the kings of the earth confess to you, O Lord. For they have heard all the words of your mouth.

5 They will sing about what the Lord has done and about the great glory of the Lord.

And let them sing in accordance with the ways of the Lord. For great is the glory of the Lord.

6 Though the Lord is high above, he pays attention to the lowly; but he recognizes the proud a long way off.

For the Lord is exalted, and he looks with favor on the humble. But the lofty he knows from a distance.

7 Even though I walk into a great deal of trouble, you protect me. You reach out to defend me from the anger of those who hate me—your strong hand saves me.

If I wander into the midst of tribulation, you will revive me. For you extended your hand against the wrath of my enemies. And your right hand has accomplished my salvation.

8 The Lord vindicates me! Lord, your trustworthy love lasts forever! Don't give up on what you have made!

The Lord will provide retribution on my behalf. O Lord, your mercy is forever. Do not disdain the works of your hands.