Psalm 138

¹I will give thanks to you, O Lord, with my whole heart; *before the gods I will sing your praise.

²I will bow down toward your holy temple and praise your Name, *because of your love and faithfulness;

³For you have glorified your Name *and your word above all things.

⁴When I called, you answered me; *you increased my strength within me.

⁵All the kings of the earth will praise you, O Lord, *when they have heard the words of your mouth.

⁶They will sing of the ways of the Lord, *that great is the glory of the Lord.

⁷Though the Lord be high, he cares for the lowly; *he perceives the haughty from afar.

⁸Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you keep me safe; *you stretch forth your hand against the fury of my enemies; your right hand shall save me.

⁹The Lord will make good his purpose for me; *O Lord, your love endures for ever; do not abandon the works of your hands.