Psalms 138: Praise for God's Word and His Personal Care
Psalms 138 documents David's vow to praise God before the 'gods' (kings/judges) because God has magnified His Word above all His name. It articulates the comforting truth that although the Lord is high, He has 'respect unto the lowly,' while the proud He knows only from afar. This chapter concludes with the powerful assurance that God will 'perfect' (complete) the specific work He has started in the believer's life.
v1-3: Praise for Answered Prayer and the Magnified Word
v4-6: The Future Praise of Kings and the God of the Lowly
v7-8: The Promise of Preservation and Perfecting Grace
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.
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.
The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
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The phrase 'magnified thy word above all thy name' suggest that God's spoken promises are the highest expression of His character and power. The 'Word Secret' is *Gamar*, meaning 'to bring to an end,' 'to complete,' or 'to perfect' what was begun. Discover the riches with psalms 138 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.
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