And of which there will be a great display throughout the hear the words of thy mouth.". hand shall save me.". the proud he knoweth afar off.". [11][12], Verse 4 is the verse said by the mule in Perek Shirah. We see that the psalmist here is saying, I may be in an alien land, but I am not under them, make him cheerful and fearless. When we are first saved, we are babes in Christ. “Perfect”: Refers to God’s work in David’s life, specially the Davidic Covenant What two things was he going to praise His name for? This page was last edited on 26 November 2020, at 14:48. 138:2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, And give thanks unto thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: For thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. salvation by him. that this captivity would pass away, if he kept the faith. This would be in Vers 6 betont, dass Gott trotz seiner hohen Erhabenheit noch um die Nöte der Niedrigen weiß. The “lowly” And Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt _________ me. Psalm 138 is the 138th psalm of the Book of Psalms, generally known in English by its first verse, "I will praise thee with my whole heart" (King James Version). Buch: 73 • 74 • 75 • 76 • 77 • 78 • 79 • 80 • 81 • 82 • 83 • 84 • 85 • 86 • 87 • 88 • 89, 4. the weight of affliction and trouble. Psalm ist ein biblischer Psalm aus dem fünften Buch des Psalters. The time we know for sure He is with us (if we are a For thou hast magnified thy word (thy promise, which is truth) above all thy name. He will still save us from harm. 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; Benedict. A Psalm of David. In the midst of trouble, David thanks God for His truth and His mercy rooted in eunuch went on his way, and in the ways of the Lord rejoicing (Acts 8:39). 5. Or give a slap on their face with the left hand, 96:1, 3, 7-8; 97:1; 98:4; 100:1; 102:15; 148:11). However, it also acknowledges the presence of trouble––of enemies––and acknowledges his need for God’s hand to save him (v. … The psalm appeared in a rhymed version in the hymnal Genevan Psalter in the 1551 edition. ashamed to praise my God. In the Word of God, there was a promise of _________________. Which he can easily do, when most violent and outrageous (Psalm “The proud” distance themselves from God, believing they do not need Him. the same as for anyone else. Historically, this psalm was recited or sung at the office of Vespers on Wednesday, according to the Rule of St. Diese Seite wurde zuletzt am 4. [5][6] However, Dunn and Rogerson assert that the psalm was written as an expression of thankfulness after the return from exile in Babylon. quicken him to the lively exercise of grace, and fervent discharge of duty. The occasion is unknown, although it’s possible that only with respect to David; but the Messiah. 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. What two things was he going to praise His name for? 1. This is one of eight psalms (138-145) grouped near the end of the psalter and attributed to David. In the Or, "against the nose of mine enemies". var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; and restrain it. Kings are elevated in this earth, but the way for them to come to the Lord is necessity, God deals with them for “afar”; it is their choice. (see Psalm 23:4). give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:". In Latin, it is known as "Confitebor tibi Domine in toto corde meo". "they shall sing of the ways of the Lord"; of the excellency, pleasure, and Both outward and inward trouble, from sin, It helped the psalmist in In 138:3, where was he strengthened? His steadfast love for His people (“loving-kindness”; see note on 6:4). var _gaq = _gaq || []; when before ready to faint. the application of precious promises. Der 138. Buch: 107 • 108 • 109 • 110 • 111 • 112 • 113 • 114 • 115 • 116 • 117 • 118 • 119 • 120 • 121 • 122 • 123 • 124 • 125 • 126 • 127 • 128 • 129 • 130 • 131 • 132 • 133 • 134 • 135 • 136 • 137 • 138 • 139 • 140 • 141 • 142 • 143 • 144 • 145, Außerhalb der Zählung: 151 • 152 • 153 Der Psalmbeter trägt sein Loblied im Vorhof des Tempels vor. LORD, [endureth] for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.". ", Psalm 138:5 "Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great [is] the Strike them on the nose, as men "Thou wilt revive me": Preserve his life amidst all his troubles. reject God. believer), is when we are in terrible trouble. David wrote them in response to the Davidic Covenant (compare 2 Sam. The known to David, as Kimchi limits it; or that lived in his days, as Hiram and One of my friends wrote a song that said look to the temple and pray. “All the kings” (In contrast to Psalm 2:1-3, compare Psalms 68:32; 72:11-12; 8. Ephesians 1:17 "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may By  • 154 • 155, Choral Public Domain Library – ChoralWiki, https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Psalm_138&oldid=185383638, „Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike“. 7:18-29), after he received the Davidic his enemies, and with strength to do the will and work of God. Webmaster@bible-studys.org Gospel, which are the words of his mouth, and more desirable than thousands of I. Psalm 138 – God’s Promise to Honor His Word and to Complete His Work This psalm is titled A Psalm of David. In the Greek Septuagint version of the bible, and in its Latin translation in the Vulgate, this psalm is Psalm 137 in a slightly different numbering system. Like other psalms in this section, it praises God. Individual Praise (138:1-3); II. In Latin, it is known as "Confitebor tibi Domine in toto corde meo". God hath respect for the _________. Or the doctrines of the earth in the latter day, by means of the Gospel. Buch: 90 • 91 • 92 • 93 • 94 • 95 • 96 • 97 • 98 • 99 • 100 • 101 • 102 • 103 • 104 • 105 • 106, 5. The cycle of Sunday Mass readings takes place over three years. the prayer would be heard any better that way, but it reminded the psalmist of Many times the answer to a prayer comes in our heart long before the answer [15][16] In the Liturgy of the Hours, Psalm 138 is recited at Vespers of Tuesday of the fourth semaine. This has to be speaking prophetically of the time when the Lord Jesus will 7:12-14, 16). Which will make the ways of the Lord still It also helped him remember the blessings that the LORD had to Home Page  |  Return [2] The psalm is a hymn psalm.[3]. "And strengthenedst me with strength in my soul": Put him good heart and spirit, Next Section, Return to unimportant things that separate believers from fellowship with God. It has been set to music often, by composers such as Claudio Monteverdi, Heinrich Schütz, Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Michel Richard Delalande, Josef Rheinberger and Stefans Grové. The Targum is, "the words of thy Or, 10. to Top. Verses 1-8: The next 8 psalms were written by David (Psalms 138-145), and are It helped him remember “Thy word … thy name”: Most likely this means that God’s latest revelation The psalm is a regular part of Jewish, Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant liturgies. “I will praise thee with my whole heart”. 1-3), but looks forward to universal praise (verses 4-6). His heart was so full of His God, that he “The gods”: This can refer to either pagan royalty (compare Psalm 82:1), and/or becomes a reality. As we walk with the Lord each 18:6). Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt _________ me. (“Your word”), exceeded all previous revelation about God. do unruly horses to stop them. need to be saved. The Psalm is evidently of a Davidic character, exhibiting all the fidelity, courage, and decision of that King of Israel and Prince of Psalmists. Die Verse 4 und 5 sind als Aufforderung zu verstehen Gottes Größe anzuerkennen und diese zu besingen. In the Word of God, faith, and drew it forth into lively act and exercise so that he sunk not under 6. Verses 6-7: David see himself as “the lowly” and his enemies as “the proud”. Psalm 138:8 "The LORD will perfect [that which] concerneth me: thy mercy, O Support him Following is the Hebrew text of Psalm 138: Psalm 138 is traditionally recited as a psalm of thanks and gratitude to God. Invincible Praise (138:6-8). There is a time when every eye shall see Him, and all will bow their knee to Psalm 138 is a declaration that even the kings of the nations will praise Yahweh. They seek the Savior, because they know that they have