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Psalm 138:7-8 KJV
Psalms · chapter 138 · verses 7–8
7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. 8The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.Psalm 138:7-8 · King James Version
Psalm 138:7-8 in context
5Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.
6Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
8The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
Commentary
Cross references
- Isaiah 41:10
- Psalms 23:3-4
- Psalms 71:20-21
- Psalms 85:6
- Isaiah 5:25
- Acts 2:33
- Micah 7:8-10
- Psalms 144:1-2
- Philippians 1:6
- Psalms 57:2
- 1 Thessalonians 5:24
- Isaiah 26:12
Key words (Strong's)
- troubletsârâhtightnessH6869 →
- enemiesʼôyêbhatingH341 →
- perfectgâmarto endH1584 →
- forsakerâphâhto slackenH7503 →
- revivechâyâhto live, whether literally or figurativelyH2421 →
- midstqerebproperly, the nearest partH7130 →
- forthshâlachto send away, for, or outH7971 →
- wrathʼaphproperly, the nose or nostrilH639 →
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David here comforts himself with three things: - I. The favour God bears to his humble people (Psa 138:6): Though the Lord be high, and neither needs any of his creatures nor can be benefited by them, yet has he respect unto the lowly, smiles upon them as well pleased with them, overlooks heaven and earth to cast a…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 6-8