Psalm 138:1

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{A Psalm of David.} I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.

God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment:

I will also speak of your testimonies before kings and shall not be put to shame,

"You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people.

Jesus answered them, "Is it not written in your Law, 'I said, you are gods'?

And Paul said, "I did not know, brothers, that he was the high priest, for it is written, 'You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.'"

Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?

I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations.