The Psalms 139
Psalm 131
LORD, my heart is not too proud
and I do not set my sights high,
I have not been busy with great matters,
or things beyond me.
But I have calmed myself down completely,
like a satisfied baby with its mother;
inside I am like a satisfied baby.
Israel, hope in the LORD, now and for ever.Psalm 138
I glorify you with all my heart;
in front of the ‘gods’ I praise you.
I bow in worship towards your holy temple
and I glorify your name,
because of your covenant love and your faithfulness
and because, over everything,
you have raised up your honour and your word.
When I called out, you answered me;
you made me bold with an inner strength.All the rulers of the earth will glorify you, LORD,
when they have heard what you say.
Then they will sing in praise of the ways of the LORD,
because the glory of the LORD is great.
Even though the LORD is high he looks out for the humble person,
but he only knows the self-important at a distance.
When I get in a complete tangle, you invigorate me.
You reach out to stop the anger of my enemies
and you rescue me with your right hand.
May the LORD complete his work through me.
LORD, your covenant love lasts for ever;
do not abandon what your hands have shaped.