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I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name. <a href="/esv/psalms/138.htm">English Standard Version</a> I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word. <a href="/bsb/psalms/138.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else. <a href="/kjv/psalms/138.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/138.htm">New King James Version</a> I will worship toward Your holy temple, And praise Your name For Your lovingkindness and Your truth; For You have magnified Your word above all Your name. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/138.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> I will bow down toward Your holy temple And give thanks to Your name for Your mercy and Your truth; For You have made Your word great according to all Your name. <a href="/nasb/psalms/138.htm">NASB 1995</a> I will bow down toward Your holy temple And give thanks to Your name for Your lovingkindness and Your truth; For You have magnified Your word according to all Your name. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/138.htm">NASB 1977 </a> I will bow down toward Thy holy temple, And give thanks to Thy name for Thy lovingkindness and Thy truth; For Thou hast magnified Thy word according to all Thy name. <a href="/lsb/psalms/138.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> I will worship toward Your holy temple And give thanks to Your name for Your lovingkindness and Your truth; For You have magnified Your word according to all Your name. <a href="/amp/psalms/138.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I will bow down [in worship] toward Your holy temple And give thanks to Your name for Your lovingkindness and Your truth; For You have magnified Your word together with Your name. <a href="/csb/psalms/138.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I will bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your constant love and truth. You have exalted your name and your promise above everything else. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/138.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I will bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your constant love and truth. You have exalted Your name and Your promise above everything else. <a href="/asv/psalms/138.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/psalms/138.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I worship at your holy temple and praise you for your love and your faithfulness. You were true to your word and made yourself more famous than ever before. <a href="/erv/psalms/138.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/psalms/138.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I will bow toward your holy temple. I will give thanks to your name because of your mercy and truth. You have made your name and your promise greater than everything. <a href="/gnt/psalms/138.htm">Good News Translation</a> I face your holy Temple, bow down, and praise your name because of your constant love and faithfulness, because you have shown that your name and your commands are supreme. <a href="/isv/psalms/138.htm">International Standard Version</a> I will bow down in worship toward your holy Temple and give thanks to your name for your gracious love and truth, for you have done great things to carry out your word consistent with your name. <a href="/msb/psalms/138.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else. <a href="/net/psalms/138.htm">NET Bible</a> I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your name, because of your loyal love and faithfulness, for you have exalted your promise above the entire sky. <a href="/nheb/psalms/138.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your Name for your loving kindness and for your truth; for you have exalted your Name and your word above all. <a href="/wbt/psalms/138.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> I will worship towards thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy loving-kindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. <a href="/web/psalms/138.htm">World English Bible</a> I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your Name for your loving kindness and for your truth; for you have exalted your Name and your Word above all. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/138.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> I bow myself toward Your holy temple, "" And I confess Your Name, "" For Your kindness, and for Your truth, "" For You have made Your saying great above all Your Name. <a href="/ylt/psalms/138.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> I bow myself toward Thy holy temple, And I confess Thy name, For Thy kindness, and for Thy truth, For Thou hast made great Thy saying above all Thy name. <a href="/slt/psalms/138.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> I will worship to thy holy temple, and I will praise thy name for thy mercy and for thy truth: for thou didst magnify thy word over all thy name.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/138.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I will worship towards thy holy temple, and I will give glory to thy name. For thy mercy, and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy holy name above all. <a href="/cpdv/psalms/138.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 137:2>I will adore before your holy temple, and I will confess your name: it is above your mercy and your truth. For you have magnified your holy name above all. <a href="/nabre/psalms/138.htm">New American Bible</a> I bow low toward your holy temple; I praise your name for your mercy and faithfulness. For you have exalted over all your name and your promise. <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/138.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness; for you have exalted your name and your word above everything.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/138.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I will worship in thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth; for thou hast magnified thy word above every name. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/138.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> I shall worship in the temple of your holiness and I shall give thanks to your Name for your kindness and for your truth, because you have extolled your Word above every name!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/138.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> I will bow down toward Thy holy temple, And give thanks unto Thy name for Thy mercy and for Thy truth; For Thou hast magnified Thy word above all Thy name. <a href="/sep/psalms/138.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> I will worship toward thy holy temple, and give thanks to thy name, on account of thy mercy and thy truth; for thou hast magnified thy holy name above every thing. <a href="/parallel/psalms/138-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=17149" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/138.htm">I Will Give You Thanks with All My Heart</a> 1Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises. 2<a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: ’eš·ta·ḥă·weh (V-Hitpael-Imperf.h-1cs) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">I bow down</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">toward</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: qāḏ·šə·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">Your holy</a> <a href="/hebrew/1964.htm" title="1964: hê·ḵal (N-msc) -- A palace, temple. Probably from yakol; a large public building, such as a palace or temple.">temple</a> <a href="/hebrew/3034.htm" title="3034: wə·’ō·w·ḏeh (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjImperf.h-1cs) -- To throw, cast. ">and give thanks</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·me·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">to Your name</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥas·də·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">Your loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: ’ă·mit·te·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">Your faithfulness;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/1431.htm" title="1431: hiḡ·dal·tā (V-Hifil-Perf-2ms) -- To grow up, become great. A primitive root; properly, to twist, i.e. To be large.">have exalted</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: mə·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">Your name</a> <a href="/hebrew/565.htm" title="565: ’im·rā·ṯe·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Utterance, speech, word. Or memrah; feminine of 'emer, and meaning the same.">and Your word</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">above</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kā·lō·ši- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all else.</a> 3On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a> Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/isaiah/42-8.htm">Isaiah 42:8</a> I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols. <a href="/john/17-6.htm">John 17:6</a> I have revealed Your name to those You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. <a href="/matthew/6-9.htm">Matthew 6:9</a> So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. <a href="/revelation/19-13.htm">Revelation 19:13</a> He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. <a href="/exodus/34-5.htm">Exodus 34:5-7</a> And the LORD descended in a cloud, stood with him there, and proclaimed His name, the LORD. / Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness, / maintaining loving devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin. Yet He will by no means leave the guilty unpunished; He will visit the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations.” <a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13</a> And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. <a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Psalm 119:89</a> Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens. <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3-4</a> The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. / So He became as far superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is excellent beyond theirs. <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a> so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. <a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14-15</a> And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. <a href="/psalms/56-4.htm">Psalm 56:4</a> In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? <a href="/acts/4-12.htm">Acts 4:12</a> Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” <a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160</a> The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>I will worship toward your holy temple, and praise your name for your loving kindness and for your truth: for you have magnified your word above all your name.toward<a href="/psalms/5-7.htm">Psalm 5:7</a> But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.<a href="/psalms/28-2.htm">Psalm 28:2</a> Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.<a href="/psalms/99-5.htm">Psalm 99:5,9</a> Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy… and praise<a href="/psalms/36-5.htm">Psalm 36:5,6</a> Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds… <a href="/psalms/85-10.htm">Psalm 85:10</a> Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.<a href="/psalms/86-15.htm">Psalm 86:15</a> But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.for thou hast<a href="/psalms/56-4.htm">Psalm 56:4,10</a> In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me… <a href="/isaiah/42-21.htm">Isaiah 42:21</a> The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.<a href="/matthew/5-18.htm">Matthew 5:18</a> For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/132-7.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/psalms/111-1.htm">Celebrate</a> <a href="/psalms/118-16.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/psalms/119-90.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/119-138.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/psalms/135-5.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/psalms/110-3.htm">Holiness</a> <a href="/psalms/134-2.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/psalms/136-26.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-23.htm">Love</a> <a href="/psalms/136-26.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/70-4.htm">Magnified</a> <a href="/psalms/136-26.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/98-4.htm">Praising</a> <a href="/psalms/136-26.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/79-1.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/psalms/119-132.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/psalms/136-26.htm">Unchanging</a> <a href="/psalms/132-12.htm">Word</a> <a href="/psalms/132-7.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/144-5.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/psalms/138-4.htm">Celebrate</a> <a href="/psalms/138-6.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/psalms/143-1.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/143-1.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/psalms/139-6.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-10.htm">Holiness</a> <a href="/psalms/140-13.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/psalms/138-8.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/145-20.htm">Love</a> <a href="/psalms/138-8.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-16.htm">Magnified</a> <a href="/psalms/138-8.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/138-4.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/145-2.htm">Praising</a> <a href="/psalms/138-8.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-6.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/psalms/138-4.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-35.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/psalms/145-18.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Unchanging</a> <a href="/psalms/139-4.htm">Word</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-8.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 138</div>1. <a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">David praises God for the truth of his word</a> 4. <a href="/psalms/138-4.htm">He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God</a> 7. <a href="/psalms/138-7.htm">He professes his confidence in God</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Bowing down signifies humility and submission to God's authority. The temple was considered the earthly dwelling place of God, symbolizing His presence among His people. This act of bowing towards the temple also connects to <a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel 6:10</a>, where Daniel prays facing Jerusalem, showing a continued reverence for the holy city and God's presence.and give thanks to Your name Giving thanks to God's name emphasizes the importance of acknowledging God's character and attributes. In Hebrew culture, a name was more than just an identifier; it represented the essence and nature of a person. God's name encompasses His holiness, power, and covenant faithfulness. This act of thanksgiving is a response to God's revealed character and His deeds, as seen throughout the Psalms.for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness These attributes of God are central to His covenant relationship with His people. "Loving devotion" (often translated as "steadfast love" or "mercy") is the Hebrew word "chesed," which denotes God's loyal love and kindness. "Faithfulness" refers to God's reliability and trustworthiness in fulfilling His promises. These qualities are celebrated throughout the Old Testament, particularly in the context of God's covenant with Israel, as seen in <a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6-7</a>.You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else This phrase highlights the supreme authority and honor given to God's name and His word. God's name represents His identity and reputation, while His word signifies His commands, promises, and revelation. The exaltation of both indicates their ultimate importance and reliability. This is echoed in <a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Psalm 119:89</a>, where God's word is described as eternal and unchanging. The phrase also points to the fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus Christ, who is the Word made flesh (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>), embodying God's ultimate revelation and authority.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> Traditionally attributed as the author of this psalm, David is expressing his personal devotion and gratitude to God. 2. <a href="/topical/h/holy_temple.htm">Holy Temple</a> Refers to the sacred place of worship in Jerusalem, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god's_name.htm">God's Name</a> Represents God's character and reputation, which is worthy of praise and reverence. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god's_word.htm">God's Word</a> Refers to the Scriptures and God's promises, which are held in the highest regard. 5. <a href="/topical/l/loving_devotion_and_faithfulness.htm">Loving Devotion and Faithfulness</a> Attributes of God that are central to His relationship with His people, emphasizing His steadfast love and reliability.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/reverence_in_worship.htm">Reverence in Worship</a> Bowing toward the holy temple signifies a posture of humility and reverence. In our worship, we should approach God with a heart of submission and awe. <a href="/topical/t/thankfulness_for_god's_attributes.htm">Thankfulness for God's Attributes</a> Recognize and give thanks for God's loving devotion and faithfulness. Reflect on how these attributes have been evident in your life. <a href="/topical/t/the_supremacy_of_god's_name_and_word.htm">The Supremacy of God's Name and Word</a> God's name and word are exalted above all else. This calls us to prioritize His word in our lives and to honor His name in our actions and speech. <a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_god's_character.htm">Consistency in God's Character</a> God's loving devotion and faithfulness are consistent and reliable. Trust in His unchanging nature, especially in times of uncertainty. <a href="/topical/l/living_out_god's_word.htm">Living Out God's Word</a> As God's word is exalted, we are called to live according to its teachings. Let it guide your decisions and shape your character.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/138.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) Notice that "loving-kindness" and "truth" are joined as inseparable attributes of Jehovah in His relation to the chosen race.For thou hast magnified--i.e., the promise made for help and deliverance has been fulfilled, and more than fulfilled. The psalmist often speaks of Jehovah's name, or reputation, or honour being at stake. Here the poet can say that the praise won is even beyond what might have been expected. It is true this would have been expressed more in accordance with our expectation by "Thou hast magnified Thy Name above Thy promise;" but comp. <a href="/psalms/48-10.htm" title="According to your name, O God, so is your praise to the ends of the earth: your right hand is full of righteousness.">Psalm 48:10</a> for a similar thought, and for the language comp. Tennyson's:"I am "become a name."The LXX. and Vulg. felt the difficulty too great, and render "Thy holy one," instead of "Thy word."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/138.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - I will worship toward thy holy temple. The term "temple" here must designate the tabernacle (comp. <a href="/psalms/5-8.htm">Psalm 5:8</a>). And praise thy Name for thy loving-kindness and for thy truth. "Mercy" and "truth" are God's two highest attributes (<a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a>). They were especially shown to Israel in God's promises and his fidelity to them. For thou hast magnified thy Word above all thy Name. Some would amend the text, and read אמתך, "thy truth," for, אמרתך "thy Word." But if we keep the text, and understand אמרתך as "thy promises," the sense will not be very different. God has magnified his promise, and his faithfulness to it, above all his other revealed attributes. <a href="/commentaries/psalms/138-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>I will bow down אֶשְׁתַּחֲוֶ֨ה (’eš·ta·ḥă·weh) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> To depress, prostrate toward אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Your holy קָדְשְׁךָ֡ (qāḏ·šə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> A sacred place, thing, sanctity temple הֵיכַ֪ל (hê·ḵal) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1964.htm">Strong's 1964: </a> A large public building, palace, temple and give thanks וְא֘וֹדֶ֤ה (wə·’ō·w·ḏeh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan to Your name שְׁמֶ֗ךָ (šə·me·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Your loving devotion חַסְדְּךָ֥ (ḥas·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty and וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Your faithfulness; אֲמִתֶּ֑ךָ (’ă·mit·te·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness You כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction have exalted הִגְדַּ֥לְתָּ (hiḡ·dal·tā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> To grow up, become great Your name שִׁ֝מְךָ֗ (mə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name and Your word אִמְרָתֶֽךָ׃ (’im·rā·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> Utterance, speech, word above עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against all else. כָּל־ (kā·lō·ši-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/138-2.htm">Psalm 138:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/138-2.htm">Psalm 138:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/138-2.htm">Psalm 138:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/138-2.htm">Psalm 138:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/138-2.htm">Psalm 138:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/138-2.htm">Psalm 138:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/138-2.htm">Psalm 138:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/138-2.htm">Psalm 138:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/138-2.htm">Psalm 138:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/138-2.htm">Psalm 138:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/138-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 138:2 I will bow down toward your holy (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/138-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 138:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 138:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/138-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 138:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 138:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>