Psalm 138

Stanley Wiersma, 1981

1. With all my heart I thank you, LORD.
   I worship you with song and praising.
   Before the “gods” I bless your name
   And praise you for your love unfailing.
   Your steadfast love, your faithfulness,
   Your name, your word are high exalted.
   The day I cried, you answered me.
   Your strength has made my soul undaunted.
   
2. The kings of earth shall praise you, LORD.
   They all have heard your wondrous story.
   Now they will sing what they have heard:
   “Great is the LORD and great his glory.”
   The LORD is high in majesty,
   Yet he respects the meek and lowly.
   The LORD is high in majesty;
   He keeps his distance from the haughty.
   
3. When I must walk a troubled way,
   When I am weak, O LORD, revive me.
   Stretch out your hand against all hate.
   From sin and all things harmful save me.
   Your right hand gives me victory.
   Work in my life your full intention.
   Your steadfast love can never die.
   Bring what you started to perfection.