PSALMS 138

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1 [The psalm of David.] Lord, I shall acknowledge to thee in all mine heart; for thou heardest the words of my mouth. My God, I shall sing to thee in the sight of angels; 2 I shall worship toward thine holy temple, and I shall acknowledge to thy name. On thy mercy and thy truth; for thou hast magnified thine holy name above all things. 3 In whatever day I shall inwardly call thee, hear thou me; thou shalt multiply virtue in my soul. 4 Lord, all the kings of earth acknowl-edge to thee; for they heard all the words of thy mouth. 5 And sing they in the ways of the Lord; for the glory of the Lord is great. 6 For the Lord is high, and behold-eth meek things; and knoweth afar high things. 7 If I shall go in the midst of tribu-lation, thou shalt quicken me; and thou stretchedest forth thine hand on the ire of mine enemies, and thy right hand made me safe. 8 The Lord shall yield for me, Lord, thy mercy is without end; despise thou not the works of thine hands.

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Theme: Praise and Thanksgiving to God

Psalms 138 is a psalm of praise and thanksgiving to God, where the psalmist expresses his gratitude for God's presence and deliverance in his life. The psalmist acknowledges God's greatness and faithfulness, and he vows to continue praising and worshiping Him. The central message of this chapter is the importance of recognizing and responding to God's goodness and love in our lives.

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Psalms 138:8 "The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O God, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands."

This verse is central to the chapter because it expresses the psalmist's trust in God's sovereignty and goodness. The psalmist is confident that God will fulfill His purpose for him, and he is grateful for God's steadfast love, which endures forever. This verse highlights the theme of God's faithfulness and love, which is a dominant theme throughout the chapter.

Key Words in Psalms 138

"praise"

The psalmist expresses his desire to praise God with all his heart, acknowledging God's greatness and faithfulness.

"love"

The psalmist declares that he will praise God's name for His love and faithfulness, highlighting the importance of God's love in his life.

"faithfulness"

The psalmist trusts in God's faithfulness, which endures forever, and he is grateful for God's presence and care in his life.

"sovereignty"

The psalmist acknowledges God's sovereignty, trusting that God will fulfill His purpose for him and that His steadfast love endures forever.

Christ in This Chapter

While Psalms 138 does not explicitly mention Christ, it points to the character and nature of God, which is fully revealed in Jesus Christ. The psalmist's expression of trust in God's sovereignty and goodness (Psalms 138:8) is ultimately fulfilled in Christ, who is the embodiment of God's love and faithfulness. The chapter's themes of praise, worship, and thanksgiving are also reflected in the life and teachings of Christ, who taught His disciples to pray and worship God in spirit and truth. As we read Psalms 138, we are reminded of the importance of recognizing and responding to God's goodness and love in our lives, just as Christ did during His earthly ministry. (John 1:1 · Hebrews 1:1-3)

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