Psalm 138

A Psalm of David.

1        Thee will I praise with all my heart,

                   I will sing praise to thee

2        Before the gods: And worship will

                   toward thy sanctuary.

          I'll praise thy name, ev'n for thy truth,

                   and kindness of thy love;

          For thou thy word hast magnify'd

                   all thy great name above.

3        Thou didst me answer in the day

                   when I to thee did cry;

          And thou my fainting soul with strength

                   didst strengthen inwardly.

4        All kings upon the earth that are

                   shall give thee praise, O Lord;

          When as they from thy mouth shall hear

                   thy true and faithful word.

5        Yea, in the righteous ways of God

                   with gladness they shall sing:

          For great's the glory of the Lord,

                   who doth for ever reign.

6        Though God be high, yet he respects

                   all those that lowly be;

          Whereas the proud and lofty ones

                   afar off knoweth he.

7        Though I in midst of trouble walk,

                   I life from thee shall have:

          'Gainst my foes' wrath thou'lt stretch thine hand;

                   thy right hand shall me save.

8        Surely that which concerneth me

                   the Lord will perfect make:

          Lord, still thy mercy lasts; do not

                   thine own hands' works forsake.