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Psalms 138:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

All the kings of the earth will praise you, LORD, when they hear your words.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse expresses that even the most powerful rulers on earth will worship God when they hear His truth.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 138 is a song of thanksgiving attributed to King David, written in a time when Israel faced various enemies and relied on God's protection and promises. In this verse, David expresses confidence that God's words will ultimately lead all world leaders to worship Him, reflecting the biblical hope for universal recognition of God's sovereignty as seen in the Psalms and prophetic books. This fits into the broader Old Testament narrative where God is portrayed as the supreme ruler over all nations, not just Israel.

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