Psalms 138:7
Though my way be distressful, yet you preserve me: you lay your hand on my angry foes, and your right hand gives me victory.
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6For, high though the Lord is, he looks on the lowly, and strikes down the haughty from far away.
Cross References
Psalms 17:7Show your marvelous love, you who save from enemies those who take refuge at your right hand.
Psalms 18:18In my day of distress they assailed me, but the Lord proved my support.
Psalms 20:6Now I am sure that the Lord will help his anointed. From his temple in heaven he will answer by his mighty triumphant right hand.
Psalms 35:1Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me, do battle with those who do battle with me.
Psalms 44:3it was not their own arm that brought them the victory. Yours was the hand and the arm, yours was the face that shone on them with favor.
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 →