- 1A Psalm of David. I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
- 2I 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.
- 3In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
- 4All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
- 5Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.
- 6Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
- 7Though 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.
- 8The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
KING JAMES VERSION
PSALMS 138
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CHAPTER VISUAL
Psalms 138 — Answered prayer strengthens the lowly psalmist to praise wholeheartedly and trust the Lord’s enduring mercy.
About this illustration
Sanctuary-facing worship, strengthened lowly people, and listening kings join thanksgiving with worldwide hope. Saving action appears through renewed people and light rather than a divine body.
Scripture basis: Psalms 138:1–8King James Version · Standardized 1769 text with Strong’s numbering · Public domain outside the United Kingdom
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