Psa 138:1 | JFB | STEP | 1. I will praise thee with my whole heart-- (Compare ). before the gods-- whether angels ( ); or princes ( ; ); or idols ( ); denotes a readiness to worship the true God alone, and a contempt of all other objects of worship.

‏ Psalms 138:1

PSALM 138

Psa 138:1-8. David thanks God for His benefits, and anticipating a wider extension of God's glory by His means, assures himself of His continued presence and faithfulness.

1. I will praise thee with my whole heart--(Compare Psa 9:1).

before the gods--whether angels (Psa 8:5); or princes (Ex 21:6; Psa 82:6); or idols (Psa 97:7); denotes a readiness to worship the true God alone, and a contempt of all other objects of worship.