Psalms 138:4
“All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.”
Psalms 138:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- May all the kings of the earth give glory to thee: for they have heard all the words of thy mouth.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- All the kings of the earth shall give thee thanks, O Jehovah, For they have heard the words of thy mouth.
- DARBYDarby
- All the kings of the earth shall celebrate thee, Jehovah, when they have heard the words of thy mouth;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- All the kings of the earth will give you thanks, Yahweh, for they have heard the words of your mouth.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- O Jehovah, all kings of earth confess Thee, When they have heard the sayings of Thy mouth.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- All the kings of the earth will praise you, O Lord, when they hear the words of your mouth.
Context: Psalms 138
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.
About Psalms 138: A Psalm of Thanksgiving and Praise
Psalm 138 is a song of gratitude to God for His faithfulness and mercy. The psalmist expresses his deep appreciation for God's protection, provision, and guidance, and he declares his confidence in God's continued help and support.
Commentary
In Psalm 138, we see the psalmist's heartfelt response to God's goodness and grace. He acknowledges that God has answered his prayers and given him strength to overcome his enemies. He praises God for His holiness and unfailing love, and he affirms his commitment to worship and serve Him faithfully.This psalm reminds us of the importance of giving thanks and praise to God, especially during times of difficulty and uncertainty. When we focus on God's character and faithfulness, we can find courage and hope to face whatever challenges come our way.As we read and meditate on this psalm, may our hearts be filled with gratitude and awe for the God who is always with us and who never fails to show us His love and mercy.