Psalms 138:1

Overview - Psalms 138
David praises God for the truth of his word.
He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God.
He professes his confidence in God.
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Psalms 138:1  (King James Version)
I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
 


A
M. 3485. B.C. 519. (Title.) A Psalm of David.
Five MSS
omit {ledawid;} and the LXX. and Arabic prefix also the names of Haggai and Zechariah; and it is probable that it was composed to be sung at the dedication of the second temple.

I will praise
9:1 Psalms 86:12 Psalms 86:13 Psalms 103:1 Psalms 103:2 111:1 1 Corinthians 14:15 ; Ephesians 5:19

with my whole
The versions and several MSS
add Jehovah.

before
Psalms 82:1 Psalms 82:6 119:46 Exodus 22:28 ; John 10:34-36 ; Acts 23:5 ; Hebrews 1:14

the gods
Or, God. Elohim.