I will worship toward thine holy [a]Temple and praise thy Name, because of thy loving-kindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy Name above all things by thy word.

When I called, then thou heardest me, and hast [b]increased strength in my soul.

All the [c]kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord: for they have heard the words of thy mouth.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 138:2 Both the Temple and ceremonial service at Christ’s coming were abolished: so that now God will be worshipped only in spirit and truth, John 4:23.
  2. Psalm 138:3 Thou hast strengthened me against mine outward and inward enemies.
  3. Psalm 138:4 All the world shall confess that thou hast wonderfully preserved me, and performed thy promise.

I will bow down toward your holy temple(A)
    and will praise your name(B)
    for your unfailing love and your faithfulness,(C)
for you have so exalted your solemn decree
    that it surpasses your fame.(D)
When I called,(E) you answered me;(F)
    you greatly emboldened(G) me.

May all the kings of the earth(H) praise you, Lord,
    when they hear what you have decreed.

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