Psalms 138 in plain modern English. New Ground English Translation.

I thank you with everything I have, Yahweh. Even in the presence of the heavenly beings, I sing your praise.

I bow down facing your sacred place and I thank your name for your loyal love and your faithfulness — because you have made your word greater than everything your name represents.

On the day I called out, you answered me. You filled me with strength deep in my being.

All the kings of the earth will thank you, Yahweh, when they hear the promises you have spoken.

They will sing about the ways of Yahweh, for the weight of Yahweh's presence is immense.

Though Yahweh is high above everything, he sees the ones brought low. But the proud — he recognizes them only from a distance.

Even when I walk right into the middle of trouble, you keep me alive. You reach out your hand against the rage of my enemies, and your strong hand rescues me.

Yahweh will complete what he started in me. Yahweh, your loyal love lasts forever — don't let go of what your own hands have made.