Chapter 138 - I will praise the Lord


1 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods[1] will I sing praise unto thee.


2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.


3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.


4 All the kings (of the earth) shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.


5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways (of the LORD): for great is the glory (of the LORD).


6 Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.


7 Though I walk in the midst (of trouble), thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath (of mine enemies), and thy right hand shall save me.


8 The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.


Chapter 139