Psalms 138:7
Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? 1 And whither shall I flee from thy presence? 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
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In Context
6The knowledge of thee is too wonderful for me; 1 It is very difficult, I cannot attain to it. 1
8If I should go up to heaven, thou art there: 1 If I should go down to hell, thou art present. 1
Cross References
Job 13:15Though the Mighty One should lay hand upon me, forasmuch as he has begun, 1 Verily I will speak, and plead before him. 1
Psalms 17:7And when I was afflicted I called upon the Lord, 1 And cried to my God: 1 He heard my voice out of his holy temple, 1 And my cry shall enter before him, even into his ears. 1
Psalms 20:6His glory is great in thy salvation: 1 Thou wilt crown him with glory and majesty. 1
Psalms 35:1For the end, by David the servant of the Lord. 1
Psalms 44:3Thou art more beautiful than the sons of men: 1 Grace has been shed forth on thy lips: 1 Therefore God has blessed thee forever. 1
Matthew Henry on Psalms 138:7-8
God's Care of His People. 6 Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off. 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. 8 The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord , endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands. David here comforts himself with three things:— I. The favour God bears to his humble people ( v.… Read the whole commentary →