Psalm 138

Psalm 138 Meaning

Psalm 138 gives thanks with a whole heart, praising God for His steadfast love and faithfulness and for answering when the psalmist called.

It is confident that though the LORD is high, He regards the lowly, and that He will fulfill His purpose, never forsaking the work of His hands.

Key verses from Psalm 138

“I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.”
Psalm 138:1

“In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.”
Psalm 138:3

“Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.”
Psalm 138:6

“The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.”
Psalm 138:8

How Psalm 138 points to Jesus

Jesus is the answer to our call and the proof that the exalted God regards the lowly. He will complete the good work He began in us and never forsake what His hands have made.

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