Psalms 138:5 asv — Yea, they shall sing of the ways of Jehovah; For great is the glory of Jehovah.

American Standard Version

"Yea, they shall sing of the ways of Jehovah; For great is the glory of Jehovah. "

— Psalms 138:5, American Standard Version

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Psalms 138 — Context

2

I will worship toward thy holy temple, And give thanks unto thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: For thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.

3

In the day that I called thou answeredst me, Thou didst encourage me with strength in my soul.

4

All the kings of the earth shall give thee thanks, O Jehovah, For they have heard the words of thy mouth.

5

Yea, they shall sing of the ways of Jehovah; For great is the glory of Jehovah.

6

For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.

7

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me; Thou wilt stretch forth thy hand against the wrath of mine enemies, And thy right hand will save me.

8

Jehovah will perfect that which concerneth me: Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, endureth for ever; Forsake not the works of thine own hands.

Psalms 138:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 138:5 say?
Psalms 138:5 in the American Standard Version reads: “Yea, they shall sing of the ways of Jehovah; For great is the glory of Jehovah. ”
Where is Psalms 138:5 in the Bible?
Psalms 138:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 138, verse 5.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 138:5.
What translation should I read Psalms 138:5 in?
Psalms 138:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 138:5?
Psalms 138:5 reads (ASV): “Yea, they shall sing of the ways of Jehovah; For great is the glory of Jehovah. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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