Psalm 138:7

Translations

Modern

If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.

Traditional

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.

Literal

When I walk in the midst of distress, You revive me against the anger of my enemies; You stretch out Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.

Latin

Si ambulavero in medio tribulationis, vivificabis me; et super iram inimicorum meorum extendisti manum tuam, et salvum me fecit dextera tua.

Original

Hebrew

English

If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.

Notes

Psalms 138:6–8

The exalted God cares for the humble (Psalm 138:6), especially his servant, the psalmist (138:7–8).

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

Related verses

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Psalm 23:3–4
He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
Psalm 71:20–21
Though You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, You will revive me once again. Even from the depths of the earth You will bring me back up.
Psalm 85:6
Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?
Acts 2:33
Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
Isaiah 5:25
Therefore the anger of the LORD burns against His people; His hand is raised against them to strike them down. The mountains quake, and the corpses lie like refuse in the streets. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised.
Micah 7:8–10
Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light.
Psalm 144:1–2
Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.
Job 19:25–26
But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth.
Isaiah 10:4
Nothing will remain but to crouch among the captives or fall among the slain. Despite all this, His anger is not turned away; His hand is still upraised.
Job 13:15
Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.
Psalm 119:49–50
Remember Your word to Your servant, upon which You have given me hope.

Glossary

Music Psalms, Book of Suffering

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Faith: Exemplified God Protects God's Protection Overcome Protecting Children Protecting Family

Psalm 138:7

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