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.

([Psalm of Asaph]) God stands in the congregation of the mighty. He pronounces judgment among the god-like ones: (John 10:35)

I will also speak of your laws before kings and will not be ashamed.

Do not curse God. Do not curse a ruler of your people.

Jesus said: Is it not written in your law, I said, you are 'god-like ones'?

Then Paul said, I did not know, brothers, that he was the high priest. It is written: You shall not speak evil of the ruler of your people.

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent to minister for those who will be heirs of salvation?

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