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I bow down toward thy holy temple
    and give thanks to thy name for thy steadfast love and thy faithfulness;
for thou hast exalted above everything
    thy name and thy word.[a]
On the day I called, thou didst answer me,
    my strength of soul thou didst increase.[b]

All the 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 Cn: Heb thou hast exalted thy word above all thy name
  2. Psalm 138:3 Syr Compare Gk Tg: Heb thou didst make me arrogant in my soul with strength

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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