Psalms 138

I Give You Thanks, O Lord

1 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. Resurrection: Psalms 9:1, 96:4, 111:1. References God: Psalms 82:1, 82:6, 95:3. Sin: 1 Corinthians 14:15. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:46 +3

2 I will worship toward thy holyHoly: קָדוֹשׁ (Qadosh). The Hebrew qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection. temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. Resurrection: Isaiah 63:7. Word: Psalms 56:4, 56:10, Isaiah 42:21, Matthew 5:18, 24:35, John 1:17. Holy: Psalms 5:7, 28:2, 99:5 +5

3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:6, 27:14, 29:11, Isaiah 12:2, 41:10, Zechariah 10:12, Ephesians 6:10, Philippians 4:13, Colossians 1:11, 1 Peter 5:10 +5

4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., when they hear the words of thy mouth. Resurrection: Psalms 22:22. Kingdom: Psalms 72:11, 102:15, 102:22, Isaiah 49:23, 60:16, Revelation 11:15, 21:24. Worship: Psalms 22:27 +4

5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the gloryGlory: כָּבוֹד (Kavod). The Hebrew kavod (כָּבוֹד) literally means 'weight' or 'heaviness,' metaphorically denoting glory, honor, or majesty. God's glory (Shekinah) filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and temple (1 Kings 8:11). of the LORD. Glory: Psalms 21:5, Exodus 15:11, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Ephesians 1:12, Revelation 4:11, 7:12, 19:1. Sin: Malachi 1:11. Parallel theme: John 17:1 +4

6 Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off. References Lord: Isaiah 66:2, 2 Thessalonians 1:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 51:17, Proverbs 3:34, Isaiah 57:15, Daniel 4:37, Luke 1:48, 14:11, 18:14, James 4:6 +5

7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrathWrath: אַף (Aph). The Hebrew aph (אַף) literally means 'nose' or 'nostrils,' idiomatically expressing wrath or anger—God's righteous indignation against sin. Yet God is 'slow to anger' (Exodus 34:6) and 'abundant in mercy.' of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. Salvation: Psalms 17:7, 60:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 56:9, 85:6, Job 13:15, Isaiah 5:25, 10:4, 41:10, Jeremiah 51:25, Acts 2:33 +5

8 The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercyMercy: רַחֲמִים (Rachamim). The Hebrew rachamim (רַחֲמִים) derives from 'womb' (rechem), suggesting tender, maternal compassion. God's mercies are 'new every morning' (Lamentations 3:23), showing His compassionate nature., O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands. References Lord: Isaiah 26:12. Grace: Psalms 100:5, 103:17, 136:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 57:2, Isaiah 42:16, 43:21, Philippians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, 1 Peter 4:19 +5