138:1“Before the gods” may mean in the presence of subordinate heavenly beings (angels), or, more likely, it may be a statement ridiculing the kings or gods of the pagan nations. God is supreme in the whole earth.
Life Application Study BiblePsalmsChapter 138
Psalm 138
New Living Translation · Life Application Study Bible · Original page: 988
138Psalm 138
1I will sing your praises before the gods.
2T bow before your holy Temple as I worship.I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness;for your promises are backedby all the honor of your name.
3As soon as I pray, you answer me;you encourage me by giving me strength.
4Every king in all the earth will thank you, LORD,for all of them will hear your words.
5Yes, they will sing about the LORD’s ways,for the glory of the LORD is very great.
6Though the LORD is great, he cares for the humble,but he keeps his distance from the proud.
7Though I am surrounded by troubles,you will protect me from the anger of my enemies.You reach out your hand,and the power of your right hand saves me.
8The 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.Theme: God is all-seeing, all-knowing, all-powerful, and everywhere present. Iknows us, God is with us, and his greatest gift is to allow us to know him.
Author: David
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9For the choir director: A psalm of David.1 OLorp, you have examined my heart
Life Application Notes 3 notes
138:1-3I Thanksgiving should be an integral part of our praise to God. This theme is woven throughout the Psalms. As we praise and thank God for. material and spirituat blessings, we should also thank him for answered prayer. Remember when you asked God for protection, strength, comtort, patience, love, or other special needs, and he supplied them. Beware of taking God’s provision and answered prayer for granted.
138:8Every person dreams and makes plans for the future.