4 May all the kings of the earth praise you, Lord, when they hear what you have decreed.
4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
4 All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord, for they have heard the words of your mouth,
4 When they hear what you have to say, God, all earth's kings will say "Thank you."
4 All the kings of the earth shall praise You, O Lord, When they hear the words of Your mouth.
4 Every king in all the earth will thank you, Lord, for all of them will hear your words.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 138:4
Commentary on Psalm 138:1-5
(Read Psalm 138:1-5)
When we can praise God with our whole heart, we need not be unwilling for the whole world to witness our gratitude and joy in him. Those who rely on his loving-kindness and truth through Jesus Christ, will ever find him faithful to his word. If he spared not his own Son, how shall he not with him freely give us all things? If God gives us strength in our souls, to bear the burdens, resist the temptations, and to do the duties of an afflicted state, if he strengthens us to keep hold of himself by faith, and to wait with patience for the event, we are bound to be thankful.