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Psalms 138 Explained — Thanksgiving For Answered Prayer

A thankful voice praises with the whole heart and remembers the day God answered and gave strength within. This chapter establishes bold worship, expecting kings to hear of God's ways and trusting the Lord to perfect what concerns His servant.

Summary

Psalm 138:1–3 – Thankful praise What happens: David gives thanks for God’s steadfast love and answered prayer. What it means: God’s faithfulness invites bold thanks. He strengthens the soul when we call.

Psalm 138:4–6 – Kings will praise What happens: All kings hear God’s words and sing; God regards the lowly but knows the proud from afar. What it means: God’s word reaches rulers. Humility draws near to Him.

Psalm 138:7–8 – God completes His purpose What happens: In trouble, God preserves; His steadfast love endures and He will not forsake His work. What it means: God finishes what He starts. His covenant love secures our future.

Application

  • Thank God publicly for answered prayer.
  • Walk humbly so God’s nearness rests on you.

Bible

1A Psalm of David. I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.

2I 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.

3In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.

4All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.

5Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.

6Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.

7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.

8The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

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