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Psalm 138: Confitebor tibi

Book of Common Prayer (1979), page 793. In the 30-day Psalter it is read on day 28, at Evening Prayer.

1

I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with my whole heart; *

before the gods I will sing your praise.

2

I will bow down toward your holy temple

and praise your Name, *

because of your love and faithfulness;

3

For you have glorified your Name *

and your word above all things.

4

When I called, you answered me; *

you increased my strength within me.

5

All the kings of the earth will praise you, O LORD, *

when they have heard the words of your mouth.

6

They will sing of the ways of the LORD, *

that great is the glory of the LORD.

7

Though the LORD be high, he cares for the lowly; *

he perceives the haughty from afar.

8

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you keep me safe; *

you stretch forth your hand against the fury of my enemies;

your right hand shall save me.

9

The LORD will make good his purpose for me; *

O LORD, your love endures for ever;

do not abandon the works of your hands.

When it is appointed