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Though Yahweh is high, yet he sees the lowly,
but the proud he perceives[a] at a distance.
Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve me alive.
You stretch out your hand against the anger of my enemies,
and you save me with your right hand.
Yahweh accomplishes things for my benefit.
O Yahweh, your loyal love endures forever;
do not abandon the works of your hands.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 138:6 Hebrew “knows”

Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly;(A)
    though lofty, he sees them(B) from afar.
Though I walk(C) in the midst of trouble,
    you preserve my life.(D)
You stretch out your hand(E) against the anger of my foes;(F)
    with your right hand(G) you save me.(H)
The Lord will vindicate(I) me;
    your love, Lord, endures forever(J)
    do not abandon(K) the works of your hands.(L)

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