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Psalms 138:2

Psalms 138:2
I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I will worship towards thy holy temple,.... Not the temple at Jerusalem, which was not yet built, though, when it was, the Jews in their devotions at a distance looked towards it, Kg1 8:38; but rather…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I will worship - I will bow down and adore. Toward thy holy temple - See the notes at Psa 5:7. The word temple here undoubtedly refers to the tabernacle. And praise thy name for thy loving-kindness -…

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.