Psalm 138:1-8 I will praise you with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise to you.… Singing unto Jehovah before the gods was good for David's own soul. It is perilous to attempt a secret fidelity to God, it is so apt to degenerate into cowardice. A converted soldier tried at first to pray in bed, or in some secret corner, but he found it would not do; he must kneel down in the barrack-room before the others, and run the gauntlet of the men's remarks; for until he had done so he had not taken his stand and he felt no peace of mind. It is needful for our spiritual health that we come out distinctly upon the Lord's side. Parallel Verses KJV: {A Psalm of David.} I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.WEB: I will give you thanks with my whole heart. Before the gods, I will sing praises to you. |
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