Psalm 138

1 LORD, ^{a138:1 So LXX DSS 11QPs; MT and Aquilla lack LORD} I thank ^{b138:1 So MT; LXX reads acknowledge} you with all of my heart; because you heard the words that I spoke, ^{c138:1 So LXX; MT DSS lack this line} I will sing your praise before the heavenly beings. ^{d138:1 Or the gods; LXX reads the angels}ISV — Psalm 138:1

2 I will bow down in worship toward your holy Temple and give thanks to your name for your gracious love and truth, for you have done great things to carry out your word consistent with your name.ISV — Psalm 138:2

3 When ^{e138:3 Lit. In the day} I called out, you answered me; you strengthened me.ISV — Psalm 138:3

4 LORD, all the kings of the earth will give you thanks, for they have heard what you have spoken. ^{f138:4 Lit. heard the words of your mouth}ISV — Psalm 138:4

5 They will sing about the ways of the LORD, for great is the glory of the LORD!ISV — Psalm 138:5

6 Though the LORD is highly exalted, yet he pays attention to those who are lowly regarded, but he is aware of the arrogant from afar.ISV — Psalm 138:6

7 Though I walk straight into trouble, you preserve my life, stretching out your hand to fight the vehemence of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me.ISV — Psalm 138:7

8 The LORD will complete what his purpose is for me. LORD, your gracious love is eternal; do not abandon your personal work in me. ^{g138:8 Lit. abandon the work of your hand}ISV — Psalm 138:8