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Psalm 138

Psa. 138:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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<<A Psalm of David
David (Hebrew #1732)
Daviyd {daw-veed'}; from the same as 1730; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse
KJV usage: David.
Pronounce: daw-veed'
Origin: rarely (fully)
.>> I will praise
yadah (Hebrew #3034)
used only as denominative from 3027; literally, to use (i.e. hold out) the hand; physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
KJV usage: cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving).
Pronounce: yaw-daw'
Origin: a primitive root
thee with my whole heart
leb (Hebrew #3820)
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
KJV usage: + care for, comfortably, consent, X considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart((-ed)), X heed, X I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), X regard((-ed)), X themselves, X unawares, understanding, X well, willingly, wisdom.
Pronounce: labe
Origin: a form of 3824
: before the gods
'elohiym (Hebrew #430)
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative
KJV usage: angels, X exceeding, God (gods)(-dess, -ly), X (very) great, judges, X mighty.
Pronounce: el-o-heem'
Origin: plural of 433
will I sing praise
zamar (Hebrew #2167)
properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e. play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and music
KJV usage: give praise, sing forth praises, psalms.
Pronounce: zaw-mar'
Origin: a primitive root (perhaps ident. with 2168 through the idea of striking with the fingers)
unto thee.

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David,
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Heart,
Psalms,
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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-3:  David praises God for the truth of his word.
4-6:  He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God.
7-8:  He professes his confidence in God.
A.M. 3485.
B.C. 519.
(Title.)
A Psalm of David.Five MSS. omit {ledawid;} and the LXX. and Arabic prefix also the names of Haggai and Zechariah; and it is probable that it was composed to be sung at the dedication of the second temple.I will praise.
Psa. 9:1• 1To the chief Musician. Upon Muthlabben. A Psalm of David. I will praise Jehovah with my whole heart; I will recount all thy marvellous works. (Psa. 9:1)
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Psa. 86:12‑13• 12I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with my whole heart; and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
 13For great is thy loving-kindness toward me, and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest Sheol. (Psa. 86:12‑13)
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Psa. 103:1‑2• 1A Psalm of David. Bless Jehovah, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless his holy name!
 2Bless Jehovah, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: (Psa. 103:1‑2)
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Psa. 111:1• 1Hallelujah! I will celebrate Jehovah with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the assembly. (Psa. 111:1)
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1 Cor. 14:15• 15What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, but I will pray also with the understanding; I will sing with the spirit, but I will sing also with the understanding. (1 Cor. 14:15)
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Eph. 5:19• 19speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and chanting with your heart to the Lord; (Eph. 5:19)
with my whole.The versions and several MSS. add Jehovah.before.
Psa. 82:1,6• 1A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the assembly of *God, he judgeth among the gods.
 6I have said, Ye are gods, and all of you are children of the Most High; (Psa. 82:1,6)
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Psa. 119:46• 46And I will speak of thy testimonies before kings, and will not be ashamed; (Psa. 119:46)
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Ex. 22:28• 28Thou shalt not revile the judges, nor curse a prince amongst thy people. (Ex. 22:28)
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John 10:34‑36• 34Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
 35If he called *them* gods to whom the word of God came (and the scripture cannot be broken),
 36do ye say of him whom the Father has sanctified and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest, because I said, I am Son of God? (John 10:34‑36)
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Acts 23:5• 5And Paul said, I was not conscious, brethren, that he was high priest; for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evilly of the ruler of thy people. (Acts 23:5)
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Heb. 1:14• 14Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out for service on account of those who shall inherit salvation? (Heb. 1:14)
the gods.
Or, God.
Elohim.
• Book 5, Series 4. Ten tribes restored. (““The Placement of the Psalms in Prophecy”” by B. Anstey)
• In contrast to the previous psalm the tribes of Israel are seen rejoicing and praising God (vs. 1). (“Book 5.” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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A Psalm of David. I will give thee thanks with my whole heart; before the gods will I sing psalms of thee.