Psalms 138:3

When I called you, you answered; you gave me strength, you inspired me.

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.

In Context

2and prostrate before your holy temple, will praise your name for your constant love, for you have exulted your promise above all.

4All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord, when they shall have heard the words you have uttered;

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Cross References

Psalms 27:14Let your heart be courageous and strong, and wait on the Lord.

Psalms 29:11The Lord gives strength to his people, he blesses his people with peace.

Psalms 34:5Look to him and you will be radiant, with faces unashamed.

Psalms 63:8I cling close after you, your right hand holds me up.

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 →

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