Psalms 138:3-8

3 On the day I called to you, you answered me. You made me strong and brave.

4 Lord, let all the kings of the earth praise you when they hear the words you speak.

5 They will sing about what the Lord has done, because the Lord's glory is great.

6 Though the Lord is supreme, he takes care of those who are humble, but he stays away from the proud.

7 Lord, even when I have trouble all around me, you will keep me alive. When my enemies are angry, you will reach down and save me by your power.

8 Lord, you do everything for me. Lord, your love continues forever. Do not leave us, whom you made.

Psalms 138:3-8 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 138

\\<>\\. This psalm is generally thought to have been written by David upon his being advanced to the throne; on account of which he praises the Lord, who had supported him under many exercises, and had made good his promise to him, at least in part; and he firmly believed the accomplishment of the rest, that he would perfect what concerned him, Ps 138:8. It seems as if this psalm was composed between his being king over Judah and over all Israel. Though Theodoret understands the psalm as a thanksgiving of the Jews upon their return from Babylon, which David prophesied of. The Syriac version calls it a thanksgiving with a prophecy; as indeed it is a prophecy of the Messiah's kingdom, and of the calling of the Gentiles in the latter day, as appears from Ps 138:4.