Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalm 138
29 catchwords298 parallels
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Psalm 138 . 1 , David praises God for the truth of his word; Psalm 138 . 4 , He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God; Psalm 138 . 7 , He professes his confidence in God.
Five manuscripts omit ledawid ; and the LXX and Arabic prefix also the names of Haggai and Zechariah; and it is probable that it was composed to be sung at the dedication of the second temple.
Psalm 138:1
Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.
Psalm 138:1 · BSB
I will praise8 parallels
Reciprocal7 parallels
- 1 Chronicles 29:10 David blessed
- 2 Chronicles 6:4 who hath with
- Psalm 57:9 General
- Psalm 108:1 I will
- Psalm 109:30 I will praise
- Colossians 2:18 intruding
- Colossians 3:16 singing
with my whole The versions and several manuscripts add Jehovah.
the gods Or , God , Elohim
Psalm 138:2
I 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.
Psalm 138:2 · BSB
and praise15 parallels
for thou hast6 parallels
Reciprocal15 parallels
- Exodus 34:6 truth
- 2 Samuel 7:21 thy word's
- 1 Kings 8:15 hath
- 2 Chronicles 6:4 who hath with
- Psalm 48:10 According
- Psalm 71:22 even
- Psalm 75:1 for that
- Psalm 91:4 his truth
- Psalm 119:58 be merciful
- Acts 13:48 glorified
- Romans 3:4 let God
- Colossians 2:18 intruding
- 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Faithful
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1 be
- 1 Timothy 1:11 glorious
Psalm 138:3
On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.
Psalm 138:3 · BSB
In the day5 parallels
strengthenedst13 parallels
Reciprocal15 parallels
- Exodus 2:24 God heard
- Deuteronomy 11:8 that ye may
- Deuteronomy 33:25 and as thy
- 1 Samuel 17:37 The Lord
- Nehemiah 6:9 Now therefore
- Job 23:6 but he would
- Psalm 3:4 I cried
- Psalm 6:9 hath heard
- Psalm 31:24 shall
- Psalm 38:15 hear
- Psalm 73:26 but
- Psalm 86:16 give
- Isaiah 40:31 renew
- Daniel 10:19 thou hast
- John 5:19 and
Psalm 138:4
All the kings of the earth will give You thanks, O LORD, when they hear the words of Your mouth.
Psalm 138:4 · BSB
All the kings8 parallels
when they hear5 parallels
Reciprocal14 parallels
- Judges 5:3 O ye kings
- 2 Chronicles 6:33 that all people
- Psalm 18:49 will I give thanks
- Psalm 35:18 praise
- Psalm 57:9 General
- Psalm 67:4 O let
- Psalm 108:3 praise
- Psalm 109:30 I will praise
- Psalm 148:11 Kings
- Isaiah 62:2 all kings
- Jeremiah 31:7 Sing
- Zephaniah 2:11 and men
- Zechariah 8:20 there
- Romans 15:10 General
Psalm 138:5
They will sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great.
Psalm 138:5 · BSB
they shall10 parallels
for great16 parallels
Reciprocal14 parallels
- Judges 5:3 O ye kings
- 2 Chronicles 6:33 that all people
- 2 Chronicles 17:6 in the ways
- Psalm 27:6 I will
- Psalm 35:18 praise
- Psalm 57:9 General
- Psalm 67:4 O let
- Psalm 72:11 all kings
- Psalm 108:3 praise
- Psalm 148:11 Kings
- Isaiah 62:2 all kings
- Jeremiah 31:7 Sing
- Zechariah 8:20 there
- Romans 15:10 General
Psalm 138:6
Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.
Psalm 138:6 · BSB
Though14 parallels
but the proud10 parallels
afar off3 parallels
Reciprocal18 parallels
- Leviticus 26:9 for I
- 2 Samuel 22:28 but thine
- Job 22:29 the humble person
- Job 36:5 despiseth
- Psalm 7:7 return
- Psalm 101:5 an high
- Psalm 119:21 rebuked
- Proverbs 8:13 pride
- Proverbs 15:25 destroy
- Proverbs 15:29 far
- Proverbs 16:19 to be
- Jeremiah 48:29 his loftiness
- Ezekiel 16:49 pride
- Habakkuk 2:5 a proud man
- Matthew 23:12 General
- Luke 1:48 regarded
- Romans 11:20 Be
- Ephesians 4:2 lowliness
Psalm 138:7
If 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.
Psalm 138:7 · BSB
Though I walk9 parallels
thou wilt5 parallels
thou shalt stretch15 parallels
and thy right7 parallels
Reciprocal16 parallels
- Leviticus 26:9 for I
- 1 Samuel 17:37 The Lord
- 1 Kings 1:29 hath
- Ezra 9:8 reviving
- Psalm 20:1 hear
- Psalm 25:10 the paths
- Psalm 25:19 Consider
- Psalm 27:5 For in
- Psalm 59:16 day
- Psalm 91:15 I will be
- Psalm 143:11 Quicken
- Jeremiah 14:8 in time
- Hosea 14:7 revive
- Habakkuk 3:2 O Lord
- Matthew 14:31 stretched
- 1 Peter 5:10 strengthen
Psalm 138:8
The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever—do not abandon the works of Your hands.
Psalm 138:8 · BSB
perfect9 parallels
thy mercy2 parallels
forsake11 parallels
Reciprocal14 parallels
- Deuteronomy 32:4 his work
- 1 Samuel 17:37 The Lord
- 2 Chronicles 7:6 because his mercy
- Psalm 68:28 strengthen
- Psalm 119:73 Thy hands
- Isaiah 19:25 Blessed
- Isaiah 40:28 fainteth
- Isaiah 64:8 all are
- Habakkuk 3:2 O Lord
- Ephesians 2:10 we are
- Philippians 3:12 already perfect
- 2 Thessalonians 1:11 fulfil
- Hebrews 12:2 finisher
- Hebrews 13:21 Make
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