Psalms 138 - Introduction

A.M. 2959. B.C. 1045.

This is a Psalm of thanksgiving to God for those great deliverances which he had granted to David from Saul and other enemies, and for advancing him from a low and afflicted condition to the royal dignity. By the remembrance of which David encourages himself to trust in God in all future difficulties. It appears by the Septuagint translation, that it was made use of by Haggai and Zechariah, at the rebuilding of the temple. David praises God for his goodness, and fore-tels that other kings will praise him, Psalms 138:1. He rejoices in hope of still greater blessings, Psalms 138:6.