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Psalms 138:1 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Psalms 138:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 138 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
I Give You Thanks, O Lord
“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)
Commentary on Psalms 138:1
I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. This opening verse of Psalm 138 establishes David's resolute commitment to wholehearted worship of Yahweh. The emphasis on "whole heart" (בְּכָל־לִבִּי/bekhol-libbi) signifies complete, undivided devotion—not partial or halfhearted praise but total engagement of one's entire being in worship."I will praise thee" (אוֹדְךָ/odekha) uses the Hebrew root yadah, meaning to give thanks, confess, or acknowledge. This isn't passive appreciation but active, vocal declaration of God's worthiness. The imperfect tense ind...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 138:1
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“with each verse after the initial Praise Yah! starting with a letter of the alphabet (ordered from Alef to Tav).} I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart”
“and I will pray with the understanding also. I will sing with the spirit”
“a great King above all gods.”
“Isn't it written in your law, 'I said, you are gods?'{Psalm 82:6},Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?,,,,,,,,”
“and greatly to be praised! He is to be feared above all gods.”
“and will not be disappointed.”
“Lord my God”
“You are gods, all of you are sons of the Most High.,I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High., אֲנִי־אָמַרְתִּי אֱלֹהִים אַתֶּם וּבְנֵי עֶלְיוֹן כֻּלְּכֶם׃ ,I said: Ye are godlike beings, And all of you sons of the Most High.,81:6 ἐγὼ εἶπα θεοί ἐστε καὶ υἱοὶ ὑψίστου πάντες,81:6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you children of the Most High.,,,,”
“I will praise thee”
“my soul! All that is within me”