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    Psalms 138

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    David sings before the gods, thanks the LORD with all his heart, and asks that the works of His hands not be abandoned.

    A whole-hearted songvv. 1–3

    David bows toward the holy temple and gives thanks for loving devotion and faithfulness. The LORD has answered him on the day he called, giving courage and strength to his soul.

    Kings overhearvv. 4–6

    The song widens its reach: kings of the earth will give thanks when they hear the words of the LORD’s mouth, and sing of His ways. The LORD is on high, yet attends to the lowly; the proud are kept at a distance.

    Trouble, and the final petitionvv. 7–8

    David speaks of walking in the midst of trouble while the LORD preserves him from his foes, extending a hand and saving him with the right hand. The psalm ends with purpose, enduring loving devotion, and the rather moving request not to abandon the works of those hands.

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    1. Ps 138:1Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.

    2. Ps 138:2I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else.

    3. Ps 138:3On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.

    4. Ps 138:4All the kings of the earth will give You thanks, O LORD, when they hear the words of Your mouth.

    5. Ps 138:5They will sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great.

    6. Ps 138:6Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.

    7. Ps 138:7If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.

    8. Ps 138:8The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever—do not abandon the works of Your hands.

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    Where this is echoed

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    • 8Philippians 1:6being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
    • 8Psalms 57:2I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
    • 81 Thessalonians 5:24The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.
    • 6Psalms 113:5–6Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high?
    • 8Isaiah 26:12O LORD, You will establish peace for us. For all that we have accomplished, You have done for us.
    • 8Psalms 136:1Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.
    • 7Isaiah 41:10Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
    • 7Psalms 23:3–4He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
    • 61 Samuel 2:7–8The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts.
    • 6Isaiah 57:15For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.
    • 7Psalms 71:20–21Though You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, You will revive me once again. Even from the depths of the earth You will bring me back up.
    • 8Jeremiah 32:39–40I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.
    • 81 Peter 4:19So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
    • 6Proverbs 3:34He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.
    • 2Matthew 5:18For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.
    • 8Isaiah 43:21The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise.

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