1Of David. I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise; (诗95:3; 诗96:5; 诗111:1)2I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word.[1] (王上8:29; 诗5:7; 诗28:2)3On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased.[2]4All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord, for they have heard the words of your mouth, (诗102:15)5and they shall sing of the ways of the Lord, for great is the glory of the Lord. (诗103:7)6For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly, but the haughty he knows from afar. (诗113:5; 诗131:1; 箴3:34; 路1:48; 雅4:6)7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me. (撒上24:6; 伯1:12; 诗23:4; 诗60:5; 诗71:20)8The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. (代上16:41; 诗57:2; 诗100:3; 诗136:1; 腓1:6)