Psalms 138
1 David praises God for the truth of his word.
4 He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God.
7 He professes his confidence in God.
David <01732> [A.M. 3485. B.C. 519. (Title.) A Psalm of David.]
Five MSS. omit {ledawid;} and the LXX. and Arabic prefix also the names of Haggai and Zechariah; and it is probable that it was composed to be sung at the dedication of the second temple.
give you thanks <03034> [I will praise.]
heart <03820> [with my whole.]
The versions and several MSS. add Jehovah.
heavenly assembly <0430> [before.]
heavenly assembly <0430> [the gods. Or, God. Elohim.]
holy <06944> [toward.]
give thanks <03034> [and praise.]
exalted <01431> [for thou hast.]
When <03117> [In the day.]
made ... bold <07292> [strengthenedst.]
kings <04428> [All the kings.]
hear <08085> [when they hear.]
sing <07891> [they shall.]
deeds ....... magnificent <01419> [for great.]
Lord <03068> [Though.]
recognizes ... proud <01364> [but the proud.]
from far away <04801> [afar off.]
<03212> [Though I walk.]
revive <02421> [thou wilt.]
oppose <07971> [thou shalt stretch.]
right <03225> [and thy right.]
avenges <01584> [perfect.]
loyal love <02617> [thy mercy.]
abandon <07503> [forsake.]
