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Old TestamentPsalms · Chapter 138

Psalms 138:1

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 138:1 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Psalms 138:1 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "[A Psalm of David.] I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Psalms 138:1 — KJV

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

Psalms 138:1 (KJV)

Psalms 138:1 in Context — About the Book of Psalms

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Cross-References for Psalms 138:1

[To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David.] I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.

Shares key themes with Psalms 138:1: psalm, david, praise

[A Song or Psalm of David.] O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.

Shares key themes with Psalms 138:1: psalm, david, praise

[A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.] I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Abimelech: or, Achish

Shares key themes with Psalms 138:1: psalm, david, praise

[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD.] The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.

Shares key themes with Psalms 138:1: psalm, david, heart

And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey