Psalm 138:1

Translations

Modern

Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.

Traditional

A Psalm of David. I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.

Literal

Of David. I give You praise with all of my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.

Latin

Ipsi David. Confitebor tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo, quoniam audisti verba oris mei. In conspectu angelorum psallam tibi;

Original

Hebrew

English

Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.

Notes

Psalms 138:1–3

The Lord receives praise before the gods of the nations.

Psalms 138:1–8

In this wisdom psalm, the Lord is presented as the God of gods. He rescued his people and has a perfect plan for them as individuals. The nations will join Israel in glorifying God.

Psalms 138:1–145:21

In this final group of psalms of David, psalms of praise and wisdom (Psalms 138–139, 145) form a frame around five psalms of lament (Psalms 140–144).

Theme notes and profiles

David Praise Psalms The Heart in the Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 111:1
Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
1 Corinthians 14:15
What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.
Psalm 95:3
For the LORD is a great God, a great King above all gods.
Psalm 86:12–13
I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever.
Psalm 96:4
For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.
Psalm 82:6
I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’
John 10:34–36
Jesus replied, “Is it not written in your Law: ‘I have said you are gods’?
Psalm 119:46
I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed.
Psalm 103:1–2
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.
Psalm 9:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders.
Hebrews 1:14
Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
Ephesians 5:19
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

David: King of Israel: At This Time, Probably, David Writes Praise for God's Goodness to Individuals Praise: should be offered with the Whole Heart Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalms: Thanksgiving for God's Mercies to Individuals

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