Psalm 138 - Heartlight

¹I give You thanks with all my heart;

before the gods I sing Your praises.

²I bow down toward Your holy temple

and give thanks to Your name

for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness;

You have exalted Your name

and Your word above all else.

³On the day I called, You answered me;

You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.

⁴All the kings of the earth will give You thanks, O LORD,

when they hear the words of Your mouth.

⁵They will sing of the ways of the LORD,

for the glory of the LORD is great.

⁶Though the LORD is on high,

He attends to the lowly;

but the proud He knows from afar.

⁷If I walk in the midst of trouble,

You preserve me from the anger of my foes;

You extend Your hand,

and Your right hand saves me.

⁸The LORD will fulfill

His purpose for me.

O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever —

do not abandon the works of Your hands.

— Psalm 138

(BSB)

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Backed by the Honor of Your Name

Illustration of Psalm 138:2-4

Illustration of Psalm 138:2-4 -- I bow ... as I worship. I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name. As soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength.

Surrounded by Troubles

Illustration of Psalm 138:7-8 NLT

Illustration of Psalm 138:7-8 NLT -- Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me [O LORD] from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of you right hand saves me. The LORD will work out his plans for my life — for your faithful love, O LORD, endures forever. Don't abandon me, for you made me.

Cares for the Humble

Illustration of Psalm 138:6

Illustration of Psalm 138:6 -- Though the LORD is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud.

Faithfulness

Illustration of Psalm 138:2

Inspirational illustration of Psalm 138:2 -- I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word.

I Will Sing Your Praises

Illustration of Psalm 138:1

Illustration of Psalm 138:1 -- I give you thanks, O LORD, with all my heart; I will sing your praises ...

I will bow down toward your holy temple...

Illustration of Psalm 138:2

Illustration of Psalm 138:2 -- I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word.

The LORD will fulfill [his purpose] for...

Illustration of Psalm 138:8

Illustration of Psalm 138:8 -- The LORD will fulfill [his purpose] for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever — do not abandon the works of your hands.

The Lord will fulfill his purpose for...

Illustration of Psalm 138:8

Illustration of Psalm 138:8 -- The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever — do not abandon the works of your hands.

Works of His Hands

Illustration of Psalm 138:8

Inspirational illustration of Psalm 138:8 -- The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever -- do not abandon the works of your hands.

Cross References for Psalm 138

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