Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version vows my lips promised and my mouth spoke when I was in trouble. New Living Translation yes, the sacred vows that I made when I was in deep trouble. English Standard Version that which my lips uttered and my mouth promised when I was in trouble. Berean Standard Bible the vows that my lips promised and my mouth spoke in my distress. King James Bible Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble. New King James Version Which my lips have uttered And my mouth has spoken when I was in trouble. New American Standard Bible Which my lips uttered And my mouth spoke when I was in distress. NASB 1995 Which my lips uttered And my mouth spoke when I was in distress. NASB 1977 Which my lips uttered And my mouth spoke when I was in distress. Legacy Standard Bible Which my lips uttered And my mouth spoke when I was in distress. Amplified Bible Which my lips uttered And my mouth spoke as a promise when I was in distress. Christian Standard Bible that my lips promised and my mouth spoke during my distress. Holman Christian Standard Bible that my lips promised and my mouth spoke during my distress. American Standard Version Which my lips uttered, And my mouth spake, when I was in distress. Contemporary English Version when I was in trouble. English Revised Version Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in distress. GOD'S WORD® Translation the vows made by my lips and spoken by my [own] mouth when I was in trouble. Good News Translation I will give you what I said I would when I was in trouble. International Standard Version that my lips uttered and that my mouth spoke when I was in trouble. Majority Standard Bible the vows that my lips promised and my mouth spoke in my distress. NET Bible which my lips uttered and my mouth spoke when I was in trouble. New Heart English Bible which my lips promised, and my mouth spoke, when I was in distress. Webster's Bible Translation Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble. World English Bible which my lips promised, and my mouth spoke, when I was in distress. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor my lips were opened, "" And my mouth spoke in my distress: Young's Literal Translation For opened were my lips, And my mouth spake in my distress: Smith's Literal Translation Which my lips opened and my month spake in straits to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Biblewhich my lips have uttered, And my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Which my lips pronounced and my mouth spoke in my distress. New Revised Standard Version those that my lips uttered and my mouth promised when I was in trouble. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhich my lips have uttered and my mouth has spoken when I was in trouble. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated That which opened my lips in a speech of my mouth in trouble. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Which my lips have uttered, And my mouth hath spoken, when I was in distress. Brenton Septuagint Translation which my lips framed, and my mouth uttered in my affliction. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Make a Joyful Noise…13I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You— 14the vows that my lips promised and my mouth spoke in my distress. 15I will offer You fatlings as burnt offerings, with the fragrant smoke of rams; I will offer bulls and goats. Selah… Cross References Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow. / It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. Numbers 30:2 If a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word; he must do everything he has promised. Deuteronomy 23:21-23 If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin. / But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin. / Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth. Jonah 2:9 But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!” Judges 11:30-31 Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand, / then whatever comes out the door of my house to greet me on my triumphant return from the Ammonites will belong to the LORD, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering.” 1 Samuel 1:11 And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.” Proverbs 20:25 It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows. Genesis 28:20-22 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey, and if He will provide me with food to eat and clothes to wear, / so that I may return safely to my father’s house, then the LORD will be my God. / And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.” Leviticus 27:2 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them, ‘When someone makes a special vow to the LORD involving the value of persons, Matthew 5:33-37 Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ... Acts 18:18 Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Acts 21:23-24 Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow. / Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law. James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment. Matthew 15:8-9 ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. / They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’” Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Treasury of Scripture Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth has spoken, when I was in trouble. uttered [heb. Judges 11:35,36 And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the LORD, and I cannot go back… mouth Numbers 30:2,8,12 If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth… when Genesis 28:20-22 And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on, … Genesis 35:3 And let us arise, and go up to Bethel; and I will make there an altar unto God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way which I went. 1 Samuel 1:11 And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no rasor come upon his head. Jump to Previous Distress Keeping Lips Mouth Opened Promised Trouble Uttered Vows WordJump to Next Distress Keeping Lips Mouth Opened Promised Trouble Uttered Vows WordPsalm 66 1. David exhorts to praise God5. observe his great works 8. to bless him for his gracious benefits 12. He vows for himself reverent service to God 16. He declares God's special goodness to himself the vows that my lips promised In ancient Israel, making vows to God was a common practice, often seen as a solemn promise or commitment made during times of need or distress. Vows were considered binding and were to be fulfilled as an act of worship and gratitude. The importance of vows is highlighted in passages such as Numbers 30:2, which emphasizes the necessity of keeping one's word to the Lord. The act of making vows can be seen as a demonstration of faith and reliance on God, acknowledging His sovereignty and ability to deliver. This phrase reflects the psalmist's personal commitment and the sincerity of his devotion, as vows were not to be made lightly. and my mouth spoke in my distress Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 66, traditionally attributed to David, who is expressing gratitude and commitment to God. 2. God The recipient of the vows and the one who delivers the psalmist from distress. 3. Distress The unspecified situation or event that prompted the psalmist to make vows to God. 4. Vows Promises made by the psalmist to God during a time of need, reflecting a deep commitment and reliance on divine intervention. Teaching Points The Seriousness of VowsVows made to God are not to be taken lightly. They reflect a solemn promise and commitment that should be honored. Vows in Distress Often, vows are made in times of distress when we seek God's intervention. It's crucial to remember these commitments even after the distress has passed. Faithfulness to God Our faithfulness in fulfilling vows is a reflection of our trust and relationship with God. It demonstrates our integrity and devotion. Reflection on Past Promises Regularly reflect on past vows and promises made to God. Are we fulfilling them, or have we forgotten them in times of peace? God's Deliverance and Our Response Recognize that God's deliverance often prompts a response from us, which can include vows, thanksgiving, and renewed commitment.(14) Uttered.--Literally, opened.Verse 14. - Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble. Vows were commonly made in a time of trouble, or, at any rate, of difficulty (see Judges 11:30, 31; 1 Samuel 1:11). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [the vows] thatאֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that my lips שְׂפָתָ֑י (śə·p̄ā·ṯāy) Noun - fdc | first person common singular Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin promised פָּצ֥וּ (pā·ṣū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6475: To rend, open and my mouth פִּ֝֗י (pî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to spoke וְדִבֶּר־ (wə·ḏib·ber-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue in my distress. בַּצַּר־ (baṣ·ṣar-) Preposition-b, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6862: Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent Links Psalm 66:14 NIVPsalm 66:14 NLT Psalm 66:14 ESV Psalm 66:14 NASB Psalm 66:14 KJV Psalm 66:14 BibleApps.com Psalm 66:14 Biblia Paralela Psalm 66:14 Chinese Bible Psalm 66:14 French Bible Psalm 66:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 66:14 Which my lips promised and my mouth (Psalm Ps Psa.) |