Psalms 138:3

Psa 138:3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, [and] strengthenedst me [with] strength in my soul.

Ver. 3. In the day when I cried, &c. ] This he worthily celebrateth as a singular favour, a badge of grace, Psalms 66:18 , and pledge of glory, Acts 2:21 .

And strengthenedst me with strength in my soul ] With strength in the inward man, Ephesians 3:16 ; Ephesians 3:20 , with spiriual mettle, with supporting grace; keeping head above water. My body is weak, my soul is well, said that dying saint. I am as full of comfort as heart can hold, said a certain martyr. The apostle speaketh of the new supplies of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, επιχορηγεω , Philippians 1:19 ; the joy of the Lord is strengthening, Nehemiah 8:10 .