Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Psalm 138 | A Song of Thanksgiving

Of David.

INTRODUCTION
I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart;
before the gods I sing your praise;
I bow down toward your holy temple
and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness,
for you have exalted above all things
your name and your word.

PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF DELIVERANCE
On the day I called, you answered me;
my strength of soul you increased.


GENERALIZED STATEMENT THAT ALL KINGS WILL GIVE THANKS TO GOD
All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord,

for they have heard the words of your mouth,
and they shall sing of the ways of the Lord,

for great is the glory of the Lord.


THE REASON FOR THAT THANKS
For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly,

but the haughty he knows from afar.


PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF GOD'S PRESENT DELIVERANCE
Though I walk in the midst of trouble,

you preserve my life;
you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,

and your right hand delivers me.


PREDICATING GOD'S BLESSING, ASSERTING GOD'S ETERNAL LOVE, AND PRAYING FOR GOD'S PRESENCE
The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;

your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.

Do not forsake the work of your hands.


The Literary Study Bible, English Standard Version (ESV), copyright 2007 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.



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