Psalms 138:1
For the end, a Psalm of David. + 138:1 Alex. + of Zacharias in the dispersion. O Lord, thou hast proved me, and known me.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
In Context
Cross References
Exodus 22:28Thou shalt not keep back the first-fruits of thy threshing floor and press. The first-born of thy sons thou shalt give to me.
Psalms 9:2I will give thanks to thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will recount all thy wonderful works.
Psalms 82:1A Song of a Psalm for Asaph.
Psalms 96:4His lightnings appeared to the world; the earth saw, and trembled.
Psalms 111:1Alleluia. Blessed is the man that fears the Lord: he will delight greatly in his commandments.
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 →