A Prayer of Thanksgivingn

138 I thank you, Lord, with all my heart;

I sing praise to you before the gods.

2 I face your holy Temple,

bow down, and praise your name

because of your constant love and faithfulness,

because you have shown that your name and your commands are supreme.o

3 You answered me when I called to you;

with your strength you strengthened me.

4 All the kings in the world will praise you, Lord,

because they have heard your promises.

5 They will sing about what you have done

and about your great glory.

6 Even though you are so high above,

you care for the lowly,

and the proud cannot hide from you.

7 When I am surrounded by troubles,

you keep me safe.

You oppose my angry enemies

and save me by your power.

8 You will do everything you have promised;

Complete the work that you have begun.