Christian Standard Bible
Psalms 138:8
8The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me. Lord, your faithful love endures forever; do not abandon the work of your hands.
Psalms 138:8 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
- New International Version (NIV)The Lord will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever— do not abandon the works of your hands.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.
Context of Psalms 138:8
6Though the Lord is exalted, he takes note of the humble; but he knows the haughty from a distance. 7If I walk into the thick of danger, you will preserve my life from the anger of my enemies. You will extend your hand; your right hand will save me. The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me. Lord, your faithful love endures forever; do not abandon the work of your hands.
Read all of Psalms 138Psalms 138:8 word by word
יְהוָה֮ יִגְמֹ֪ר בַּ֫עֲדִ֥י יְ֭הוָה חַסְדְּךָ֣ לְעוֹלָ֑ם מַעֲשֵׂ֖י יָדֶ֣יךָ אַל־תֶּֽרֶף׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 138:8
- Psalms 57:2I call to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me.
- Isaiah 26:12Lord, you will establish peace for us, for you have also done all our work for us.
- Jeremiah 32:39I will give them integrity of heart and action so that they will fear me always, for their good and for the good of their descendants after them.
- John 15:2Every branch in me that does not produce fruit he removes, and he prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit.
- Romans 5:10For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, then how much more, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life.
- Romans 8:28We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
- Philippians 1:6I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:24He who calls you is faithful; he will do it.
- Psalms 100:5For the Lord is good, and his faithful love endures forever; his faithfulness, through all generations.
- Psalms 103:17But from eternity to eternity the Lord’s faithful love is toward those who fear him, and his righteousness toward the grandchildren
- Psalms 71:6I have leaned on you from birth; you took me from my mother’s womb. My praise is always about you.
- Job 10:3Is it good for you to oppress, to reject the work of your hands, and favor the plans of the wicked?
- Job 14:15You would call, and I would answer you. You would long for the work of your hands.
- Isaiah 42:16I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on paths they have not known. I will turn darkness to light in front of them and rough places into level ground. This is what I will do for them, and I will not abandon them.
- Isaiah 43:21The people I formed for myself will declare my praise.
- 1 Peter 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead
Commentaries on Psalms 138:8
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me - He will complete what he has begun. He will not begin to interpose in my behalf, and then abandon me. He will not promise to save me, and then fail to fulfill his promise. He will not encourage me, and then cast me off. So of us. He will complete what he begins. He will not convert a soul, and then leave it to perish. “Grace will complete what grace begins.” See the notes at Philemon 1:6. Thy mercy, O Lord…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-8Verses 6-8 Though the Lord is high, yet he has respect to every lowly, humbled sinner; but the proud and unbelieving will be banished far from his blissful presence. Divine consolations have enough in them to revive us, even when we walk in the midst of troubles. And God will save his own people that they may be revived by the Holy Spirit, the Giver of life and holiness. If we give to God the glory of his mercy, we may take to ourselves the comfort. This…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8The psalmist trusts in the Lord's perfect plans and prays for God's continued involvement. The psalmist sees himself as part of God’s plans (see Psalms 9:10; 139:14).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. God will fulfil His promise.Read the comment
- Rashi on Tanakh · v. 8May the Lord agree with me May He agree with my requests.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 138
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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