Psalm 138:3
New Living Translation
Chapter overview
Psalm 138 responds to answered prayer with wholehearted thanks and strengthened courage. Kings hear of divine ways, but special regard rests on the lowly; danger cannot cancel steadfast purpose or completing faithfulness.
ThanksgivingHumilityCouragePurpose
1I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart; I will sing your praises before the gods.
2I bow before your holy Temple as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name.
3As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength.
4Every king in all the earth will thank you, Lord, for all of them will hear your words.
5Yes, they will sing about the Lord’s ways, for the glory of the Lord is very great.
6Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud.
7Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me.
8The Lord will work out his plans for my life— for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 138
- Psalm 138:3As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me…
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