Psalms 138:2
I bow down toward Your holy temple
What it says
He bows toward the holy temple and praises God's name for steadfast love and truth, because the LORD has exalted his word and name.
What it is doing
This verse gives the grounds and direction of David's gratitude.
In context
1Of David. 2I bow down toward Your holy temple 3On the day I called, You answered me; 4All the kings of the earth will give You thanks, O LORD, 5They will sing of the ways of the LORD, 6Though the LORD is on high, 7If I walk in the midst of trouble, 8The LORD will fulfill