Psalms 138

Psalms 138:1

BEfore the gods] Angels, which are present in the assemblies; or kings, which are called gods, Psalms 82:6. and 97.

before the gods will I sing praise unto thee] Psalms 119:46.

Psalms 138:2

towards thy holy temple] Psalms 28:2. 1 Kings 8. 29, 30. Jon. 2. 4. Both the temple, and ceremoniall service, by Christs coming were abolished: and now none need to look toward the temple, but worship God in spirit and truth, in every place, John 4:21. 1 Timothy 2:8.

above all thy Name] Thou hast made thy self more known by thy word, then by any other way, psal. 19. 7. and 29. 9.

Psalms 138:3

and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul] Thou didst strengthen me against all mine enemies inward and outward.

Psalms 138:4

All the kings of the earth shall praise thee] The kings themselves shall praise thee, when they shall know thee fully, as thou hast revealed thy self in thy word to us, v. 2.

Psalms 138:5

they shall sing in the ways of the Lord] They shall sing when they shall be converted.

Psalms 138:6

Though the Lord be high, yet he hath respect unto the lowly] Isaiah 57:15.

after off] God, though he dwell on high, yet is neer to the lowly; but keeps aloof off from the proud, Proverbs 3:34. James 4:6. 1 Peter 5:5.

Psalms 138:8

The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me] Psalms 57:2. Phil. 1. 6. Though mine enemies rage never so much, yet the LORD, which hath begun his work in me, will continue his favour to the end.

forsake not the works of thine own hands] Job 10:8.