New English Translation
Psalms 138:3
3When I cried out for help, you answered me. You made me bold and energized me.
Psalms 138:3 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
- New International Version (NIV)When I called, you answered me; you greatly emboldened me.
- English Standard Version (ESV)On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased.
- New King James Version (NKJV)In the day when I cried out, You answered me, And made me bold with strength in my soul.
Context of Psalms 138:3
1I will give you thanks with all my heart; before the heavenly assembly I will sing praises to you. 2I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your name, because of your loyal love and faithfulness, for you have exalted your promise above the entire sky. When I cried out for help, you answered me. You made me bold and energized me. 4Let all the kings of the earth give thanks to you, O Lord, when they hear the words you speak. 5Let them sing about the Lord’s deeds, for the Lord’s splendor is magnificent.
Read all of Psalms 138Psalms 138:3 word by word
בְּי֣וֹם קָ֭רָֽאתִי וַֽתַּעֲנֵ֑נִי תַּרְהִבֵ֖נִי בְנַפְשִׁ֣י עֹֽז׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 138:3
- Psalms 18:6In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried out to my God. From his heavenly temple he heard my voice; he listened to my cry for help.
- Psalms 34:4I sought the Lord’s help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
- Psalms 77:1I will cry out to God and call for help! I will cry out to God and he will pay attention to me.
- Isaiah 65:24Before they even call out, I will respond; while they are still speaking, I will hear.
- Psalms 27:14Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord!
- Psalms 29:11The Lord gives his people strength; the Lord grants his people security.
- Psalms 63:8My soul pursues you; your right hand upholds me.
- Isaiah 12:2Look, God is my deliverer! I will trust in him and not fear. For the Lord gives me strength and protects me; he has become my deliverer.”
- Isaiah 40:29He gives strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy.
- Isaiah 41:10Don’t be afraid, for I am with you! Don’t be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you – yes, I help you – yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!
- Zechariah 10:12Thus I will strengthen them by my power, and they will walk about in my name,” says the Lord.
- 2 Corinthians 12:8I asked the Lord three times about this, that it would depart from me.
- Ephesians 3:16I pray that according to the wealth of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,
- Ephesians 6:10Finally, be strengthened in the Lord and in the strength of his power.
- Philippians 4:13I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.
- Colossians 1:11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully
Commentaries on Psalms 138:3
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3In the day when I cried - Referring to some former period of his life when he was in trouble. Thou answeredst me - In the very day when I called, thou gavest me the answer: that is, immediately. And strengthenedst me with strength in my soul - literally, “Thou didst embolden - or, didst make me courageous with strength.” Thou didst enable me to meet danger, and to overcome fear. It would seem probable that this was on some occasion when he was in danger…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3The Lord receives praise before the gods of the nations.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3-53-5. That promise, as an answer to his prayers in distress, revived and strengthened his faith; and, as the basis of other revelations of the Messiah, it will be the occasion of praise by all who hear and receive it (Psa 68:29, 31; Is 4:3).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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