Psalms 138:3
In the day that I called, Thou didst answer me; Thou didst encourage me in my soul with strength.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
In Context
Cross References
1 Samuel 30:6And David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters; but David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.
Psalms 27:14Wait on the LORD; be strong, and let thy heart take courage; yea, wait thou for the LORD.
Psalms 29:11The LORD will give strength unto His people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
Psalms 34:5(34-6) They looked unto Him, and were radiant; and their faces shall never be abashed.
Psalms 63:8(63-9) My soul cleaveth unto Thee; Thy right hand holdeth me fast.
Isaiah 12:2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for GOD the LORD is my strength and song; and He is become my salvation.'
Matthew Henry on Psalms 138:2-6
Grateful Praise. 1 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. 2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. 3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. 4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord , when they hear the words of thy mouth. 5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord : for great is the… Read the whole commentary →