Psalms
“In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.”
Psalms 138:3
Psalms 138:3 (KJV) speaks to prayer, God's strength promise, and strength — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;”
Ephesians 3:16“The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.”
Psalms 29:11“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”
Jeremiah 33:3“It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.”
Psalms 18:32“The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.”
Habakkuk 3:19
Common questions
What does Psalms 138:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 138:3 reads: "In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul." The verse speaks to prayer, God's strength promise, and strength. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 138 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 138:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul." is Psalms 138:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 138.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 138:3?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 138:3 include Ephesians 3:16, Psalms 29:11, and Isaiah 40:31. Reading them alongside Psalms 138:3 deepens the theme of prayer.
How can I pray with Psalms 138:3?
Read Psalms 138:3 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.