Psalms 138:2

"By David. I will give you thanks with my whole heart. Before the gods, I will sing praises to you."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 138:2, King David expresses his deep gratitude and praise to God, declaring that he will thank Him with all his heart and sing His praises even before the divine beings themselves. This verse highlights David's conviction that God’s name and His word are of supreme importance, worthy of the highest honor and reverence, transcending any other form of worship or acknowledgment.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

I will worship -I will bow down and adore. Toward thy holy temple -See the notes atPsalms 5:7. The word temple here undoubtedly refers to the tabernacle. And praise thy name for thy loving-kindness -Praise thee for thy benignity; thy mercy; thy benevolence. And for thy truth -Thy truthfulness; thy faithfulness to thy promises. For thou hast magnified thy word -Thou hast made it great. CompareIsaiah 42:21. The reference here is to the promises of God, and especially to the promise which God had made to David that the Messiah would descend from him. Compare2 Samuel 7:0. Above all thy name -Above all else that thou hast done; above all the other manifestations of thyself to me or to the world.

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