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Psalms 138:1

Psalms 138:1
A Psalm of David. I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I will praise thee with my whole heart,.... Cordially and sincerely, in the uprightness and integrity of his heart; which denotes not the perfection of his service, but the sincerity of it; his heart…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I will praise thee with my whole heart - Reserving nothing m my heart to give to idols or to other gods. All that constitutes praise to God as God, he would address to him alone. He would use no…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 138:1-5

I. How he would praise God, compare Psa 111:1. 1. He will praise him with sincerity and zeal - "With my heart, with my whole heart, with that which is within me and with all that is within me, with…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 138:1-3

Thanksgiving for Jehovah's manifestation of His lovingkindness and truth in the fulfilment of His promises.