Psalm 138:3

A Thankful Heart · Psalm 138:1–8
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Translations

Modern
On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.
Traditional
In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
Literal
On the day I called out, then You answered me; You embolden me in my soul with strength.
Latin
In quacumque die invocavero te, exaudi me; multiplicabis in anima mea virtutem.

Original

Hebrew
English
On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.

Notes

The Lord receives praise before the gods of the nations.

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.

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

Glossary

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Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Answers To Prayer: God Gives Blessing: Spiritual, from God Grace of God: General Scriptures Concerning Prayer: Answered Prayer: Answered: David, in Adversity