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Psalm 138:2-4
New Catholic Bible
Psalm 138:2-4
New Catholic Bible
2 I bow down toward your holy temple
and I praise your name[a]
for your kindness and your faithfulness,
for you have exalted above all things
your name and your word.
3 On the day I cried out, you answered me
and granted strength to my spirit.
4 [b]All the kings of the earth will praise you, O Lord,
when they hear the words of your mouth.
Footnotes
- Psalm 138:2 Name: see note on Ps 5:12. Kindness: see note on Ps 6:5. Your word: i.e., God’s promise. By his faithfulness to his promise, God has made his name renowned.
- Psalm 138:4 The psalmist prays that the nations, together with their gods and kings, will also pay homage to the Lord (see note on Ps 9:2). For the words and ways of the Lord reveal how great is his glory (see Ps 57:6; Isa 40:5; 60:1).
Psalm 138:2-4
New International Version
Psalm 138:2-4
New International Version
2 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)
3 When I called,(E) you answered me;(F)
you greatly emboldened(G) me.
4 May all the kings of the earth(H) praise you, Lord,
when they hear what you have decreed.
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