Psalm 138:3 “On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthen…”

Psalm 138:3

On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.

World English Bible

In the day that I called, you answered me. You encouraged me with strength in my soul.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

When I called, then thou heardest me, and hast encreased strength in my soule.

Darby Translation

In the day when I called thou answeredst me; thou didst encourage me with strength in my soul.

Young's Literal Translation

In the day I called, when Thou dost answer me, Thou dost strengthen me in my soul [with] strength.

Bible in Basic English

When my cry came to your ears you gave me an answer, and made me great with strength in my soul.

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Cross references

“In the day”

Psalm 18:6 Psalm 34:4–6 Isaiah 65:24 Psalm 77:1 Psalm 77:2

Psalm 18:6 · BSB

In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.

Psalm 34:4–6 · BSB

I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.

Isaiah 65:24 · BSB

Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.

Psalm 77:1 · BSB

I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me.

Psalm 77:2 · BSB

In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted.

“strengthenedst”

1 Peter 5:10 Isaiah 40:29–31 Zechariah 10:12 Philippians 4:13 Isaiah 12:2 Psalm 27:14

1 Peter 5:10 · BSB

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

Isaiah 40:29–31 · BSB

He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak.

Zechariah 10:12 · BSB

I will strengthen them in the LORD, and in His name they will walk,” declares the LORD.

Philippians 4:13 · BSB

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Isaiah 12:2 · BSB

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

Psalm 27:14 · BSB

Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

Also

Psalm 28:7

Psalm 28:7 · BSB

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else.

4All the kings of the earth will give You thanks, O LORD, when they hear the words of Your mouth.

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