Psalm 138:8

Translations

Modern

The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever—do not abandon the works of Your hands.

Traditional

The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

Literal

May YHWH complete this on my behalf! O YHWH, Your loving devotion is forever; do not forsake the works of Your hands!

Latin

Dominus retribuet pro me. Domine, misericordia tua in sæculum; opera manuum tuarum ne despicias.

Original

Hebrew

English

The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever—do not abandon the works of Your hands.

Notes

Psalms 138:8

The psalmist trusts in the Lord's perfect plans and prays for God's continued involvement. The psalmist sees himself as part of God’s plans (see Psalms 9:10; 139:14).

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

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Philippians 1:6
…being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Psalm 57:2
I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.
1 Thessalonians 5:24
The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.
Isaiah 26:12
O LORD, You will establish peace for us. For all that we have accomplished, You have done for us.
Psalm 136:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.
Psalm 103:17
But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
Jeremiah 32:39–40
I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.
1 Peter 4:19
So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
Psalm 71:17–18
O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds.
Psalm 100:5
For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.
Isaiah 43:21
The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise.
Romans 8:28–30
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

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Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Blessing: Spiritual, from God Destiny Faith: Exemplified God's Purpose Man: Created Overcome Perfection is of God Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Purpose Purpose in Life Purposes Self Confidence

Psalm 138:8

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