Psalms 138

NEW JERUSALEM	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 [Of David] I thank you, Yahweh, with all my heart, for you have listened to the cry I uttered. In thepresence of angels I sing to you,	1 Of David. I thank you, LORD, with all my heart; before the gods to you I sing.
2 I bow down before your holy Temple. I praise your name for your faithful love and your constancy;your promises surpass even your fame.	2 I bow low toward your holy temple; I praise your name for your fidelity and love. For you have exalted over all your name and your promise.
3 You heard me on the day when I cal ed, and you gave new strength to my heart.	3 When I cried out, you answered; you strengthened my spirit.
4 Al the kings of the earth give thanks to you, Yahweh, when they hear the promises you make;	4 All the kings of earth will praise you, LORD, when they hear the words of your mouth.
5 they sing of Yahweh's ways, 'Great is the glory of Yahweh!'	5 They will sing of the ways of the LORD: "How great is the glory of the LORD!"
6 Sublime as he is, Yahweh looks on the humble, the proud he picks out from afar.	6 The LORD is on high, but cares for the lowly and knows the proud from afar.
7 Though I live surrounded by trouble you give me life -- to my enemies' fury! You stretch out your righthand and save me,	7 Though I walk in the midst of dangers, you guard my life when my enemies rage. You stretch out your hand; your right hand saves me.
8 Yahweh will do al things for me. Yahweh, your faithful love endures for ever, do not abandon what you have made.	8 The LORD is with me to the end. LORD, your love endures forever. Never forsake the work of your hands!