What does Psalm 138:8 mean?

Psalm 138:8 KJV

Psalms · chapter 138 · verse 8

The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.Psalm 138:8 · King James Version

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What Psalm 138:8 means

Perfect here means finish, bring to completion. That which concerneth me is broad on purpose; David doesn't list it. And the closing line is the argument: the works of thine own hands, so he's asking God to look after what God started.

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Psalm 138:8 in context

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.

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Commentary

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

Cross references

Key words (Strong's)

perfectgâmarto endH1584 →
forsakerâphâhto slackenH7503 →
mercychêçêdkindnessH2617 →
worksmaʻăsehan actionH4639 →
LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
everʻôwlâmproperly, concealedH5769 →

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