Psalm 138

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1} ([Psalm of David]) I will adore you with all my heart. I will make music to praise you in front of the false gods. ^{Tools
2} I will bow toward your holy temple. I will praise your name because of your loving kindness and truth. You have made your name and your covenant greater than everything. ^{Tools
3} When I called, you answered me. You made me bold. You strengthened me.

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4} All the kings of the earth will praise you, O Jehovah, because they have heard the words you spoke. ^{Tools
5} They will sing this about the ways of Jehovah: Jehovah's honor is great! ^{Tools
6} Even though Jehovah is high above, he sees humble people close up, and he recognizes arrogant people from a distance.

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7} Even though I walk into the middle of trouble, you guard my life against the anger of my enemies. You stretch out your hand, and your right hand saves me. ^{Tools
8} Jehovah will do everything for me. O Jehovah, your mercy endures forever. Do not let go of what your hands have made.