Psalms 138:8Yahweh will fulfill that which concerns me; your loving kindness, Yahweh, endures forever. Don't forsake the works of your own hands. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~1000 BC. David concluding a psalm of praise, possibly near the end of his life, reflecting on God's faithfulness. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: aging king trusting God's faithfulness to complete His work
The original word
gamar (גָּמַר) — to complete, finish perfectly, bring to full accomplishment
Why it matters
This psalm was written for the Chief Musician, meaning it was used in temple worship
Read with care
What most readers miss in Psalms 138:8
The phrase 'works of your hands' refers to YOU - you are God's handiwork He won't abandon
Common misconceptionPeople think this means God will finish their personal projects and goals, but it's about God completing His purposes for your life, which may look different than your plans.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Psalms 138:8
Bible Genome reading
Psalms 138:8 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 138:8 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include Gods faithfulness, divine completion, trust. Notable phrases: Yahweh will fulfill; your loving kindness endures forever. This verse is a prayer.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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