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Psalms138

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1Of . I , O Lord, with my ; the I ;

2I toward your and to your your your , you have things your and your .

3On the I , you me; my of you .

4 the of the shall , O Lord, they have the of your ,

5and they shall of the of the Lord, is the of the Lord.

6 though the Lord is , he the , but the he .

7 I in the of , you preserve my ; you your the of my , and your me.

8The Lord will his me; your , O Lord, . Do the of your .

Cross References

Psalms 138
v1Psalms 119:46thematic

David resolving to speak of God's testimonies and praise Him before kings or earthly powers.

Supported by Matthew Poole, John Calvin

v6Isaiah 57:15thematic

The high and lofty One who dwells on high but revives and has respect to the humble.

Supported by Matthew Henry, JFB

v1Psalms 9:1thematic

Praising the Lord with the whole heart, reflecting sincere, undivided devotion.

Supported by JFB

v1Psalms 82:1thematic

God standing in the congregation of the mighty; judging among 'the gods' (rulers/angels).

Supported by Matthew Poole, John Calvin

v2Psalms 5:7thematic

Worshipping toward God's holy temple in His fear, combining reverence with expectations of mercy.

Supported by JFB

Answering prayer not by removing the thorn, but by strengthening with inward soul grace.

Supported by Matthew Poole

v6James 4:6thematic

God resisting the proud but giving grace and favor to the lowly.

Supported by Matthew Henry

v6Isaiah 66:2thematic

The Lord looking to the poor, contrite spirit who trembles at His word.

Supported by JFB

v8Ephesians 2:10thematic

Believers as God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.

Supported by Matthew Henry

v2John 1:17fulfillment

The law came by Moses, but grace (lovingkindness) and truth came by Jesus Christ.

Supported by Matthew Henry, John Calvin

v6Luke 1:51-53thematic

Mary's Magnificat celebrating God scattering the proud and exalting those of low degree.

Supported by John Calvin

v8Job 14:15thematic

Pleading that God would have a desire to the work of His hands.

Supported by John Calvin

Having the heart lifted up 'in the ways of the Lord' with joy.

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