Charles Ellicott Commentary Psalms 138:3

"In the day that I called thou answeredst me, Thou didst encourage me with strength in my soul." — Psalms 138:3 (ASV)

Strengthenedst me with strength. —Or, you encourage me strongly. (See Note to Song of Solomon 6:5, where the same Hebrew form occurs.)

In my soul. —Or, at my desire.