Psalms 138:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

revive. make alive, or sustain in life. See note 11 on p. 827.

hand. Some codices, with two early printed editions and Septuagint, read "hands" (plural) Figure of speech Anthropopatheia (App-6).

against. Some codices, with two early printed editions, read "Yea, because of".

mercy. lovingkindness, or grace.

works. Some codices, with Syriac, read "work" (singular).

To the chief Musician. See App-64.

Psalms 138:7

7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.