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.

-- A Psalm of Asaph. God hath stood in the company of God, In the midst God doth judge.

And I speak of Thy testimonies before kings, And I am not ashamed.

'God thou dost not revile, and a prince among thy people thou dost not curse.

Jesus answered them, 'Is it not having been written in your law: I said, ye are gods?

and Paul said, 'I did not know, brethren, that he is chief priest: for it hath been written, Of the ruler of thy people thou shalt not speak evil;'

are they not all spirits of service -- for ministration being sent forth because of those about to inherit salvation?

I thank Thee among the peoples, O Lord, I praise Thee among the nations.