Psalms 138 (NASB)

8 verses · New American Standard Bible · Formal equivalence (most literal)

The NASB is widely regarded as the most literally accurate English translation. It is the standard for in-depth word study and academic analysis, preserving the exact structure and terminology of the original languages as closely as possible.

Psalms Chapter 138 contains 8 verses and is presented here in the New American Standard Bible (NASB), which uses a formal equivalence (most literal) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1[A Psalm] of David. I will give You thanks with all my heart; I will sing praises to You before the gods.

2I will bow down toward Your holy temple And give thanks to Your name for Your lovingkindness and Your truth; For You have magnified Your word according to all Your name.

3On the day I called, You answered me; You made me bold with strength in my soul.

4All the kings of the earth will give thanks to You, O LORD, When they have heard the words of Your mouth.

5And they will sing of the ways of the LORD, For great is the glory of the LORD.

6For though the LORD is exalted, Yet He regards the lowly, But the haughty He knows from afar.

7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch forth Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, And Your right hand will save me.

8The LORD will accomplish what concerns me; Your lovingkindness, O LORD, is everlasting; Do not forsake the works of Your hands.

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What is Psalms 138 in the NASB?

Psalms 138 in the New American Standard Bible (NASB) contains 8 verses. The NASB uses a formal equivalence (most literal) approach, first published in 1971 (rev. 2020).

How does the NASB translate Psalms 138 differently?

The New American Standard Bible uses formal equivalence (most literal), balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 138 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 138 (NASB)?

Psalms Chapter 138 contains 8 verses in the New American Standard Bible. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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