Psalms 138:1
Unto the end. A Psalm of David. O Lord, you have examined me, and you have known me.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
In Context
2You have known my sitting down and my rising up again.
Cross References
Exodus 22:28You shall not disparage the heavens, and you shall not speak evil of the leader of your people.
Psalms 9:2I will confess to you, Lord, with my whole heart. I will recount all your wonders.
Psalms 82:1A Canticle Psalm of Asaph.
Psalms 96:4His lightnings have enlightened the whole world. The earth saw, and it was shaken.
Psalms 111:1Alleluia. Of the return of Haggai and Zachariah. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord. He will prefer his commandments exceedingly.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 138:1
It does not appear, nor is it material to enquire, upon what occasion David penned this psalm; but in it, I. He looks back with thankfulness upon the experiences he had had of God's goodness to him, ver. 1-3 . II. He looks forward with comfort, in hopes, 1. That others would go on to praise God like him, ver. 4, 5 . 2. That God would go on to do good to him, ver. 6-8 . In singing this psalm we must in like manner devote ourselves to God's praise and glory and repose ourselves in his power and goodness. Read the whole commentary →