Psalm 66:17
New International Version
I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue.

New Living Translation
For I cried out to him for help, praising him as I spoke.

English Standard Version
I cried to him with my mouth, and high praise was on my tongue.

Berean Standard Bible
I cried out to Him with my mouth and praised Him with my tongue.

King James Bible
I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.

New King James Version
I cried to Him with my mouth, And He was extolled with my tongue.

New American Standard Bible
I cried to Him with my mouth, And He was exalted with my tongue.

NASB 1995
I cried to Him with my mouth, And He was extolled with my tongue.

NASB 1977
I cried to Him with my mouth, And He was extolled with my tongue.

Legacy Standard Bible
I called out to Him with my mouth, And He was exalted with my tongue.

Amplified Bible
I cried aloud to Him; He was highly praised with my tongue.

Christian Standard Bible
I cried out to him with my mouth, and praise was on my tongue.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I cried out to Him with my mouth, and praise was on my tongue.

American Standard Version
I cried unto him with my mouth, And he was extolled with my tongue.

Contemporary English Version
I prayed to the Lord, and I praised him.

English Revised Version
I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
With my mouth I cried out to him. High praise was on my tongue.

Good News Translation
I cried to him for help; I praised him with songs.

International Standard Version
I called aloud to him and praised him with my tongue.

Majority Standard Bible
I cried out to Him with my mouth and praised Him with my tongue.

NET Bible
I cried out to him for help and praised him with my tongue.

New Heart English Bible
I cried to him with my mouth. He was extolled with my tongue.

Webster's Bible Translation
I cried to him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.

World English Bible
I cried to him with my mouth. He was extolled with my tongue.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I have called to Him [with] my mouth, "" And exaltation [is] under my tongue.

Young's Literal Translation
Unto Him with my mouth I have called, And exaltation is under my tongue.

Smith's Literal Translation
I called to him with my mouth, and he was lifted up under my tongue.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I cried to him with my mouth: and I extolled him with my tongue.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I cried out to him with my mouth, and I extolled him under my breath.

New American Bible
I called to him with my mouth; praise was upon my tongue.

New Revised Standard Version
I cried aloud to him, and he was extolled with my tongue.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I cried to him with my mouth, and he has answered me; I extolled him with my tongue.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
With my mouth I called him and he answered me and I extolled him with my tongue:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I cried unto Him with my mouth, And He was extolled with my tongue.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I cried to him with my mouth, and exalted him with my tongue.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Make a Joyful Noise
16Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me. 17I cried out to Him with my mouth and praised Him with my tongue. 18If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.…

Cross References
James 5:13
Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.

Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

1 Thessalonians 5:17-18
Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 5:19-20
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 3:16-17
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. / And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

Romans 15:6
so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 14:15
What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.

Acts 16:25
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.

Matthew 7:7
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.

1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

Psalm 34:15-17
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. / But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to wipe out all memory of them from the earth. / The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.

Psalm 18:6
In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.

Psalm 30:8-12
To You, O LORD, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy: / “What gain is there in my bloodshed, in my descent to the Pit? Will the dust praise You? Will it proclaim Your faithfulness? / Hear me, O LORD, and have mercy; O LORD, be my helper.” ...

Psalm 116:1-2
I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy. / Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.


Treasury of Scripture

I cried to him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.

I cried

Psalm 30:8
I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.

Psalm 34:3,4,6
O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together…

Psalm 116:1,2,12
I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications…

he was

Psalm 30:1
A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David. I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.

Psalm 145:1
David's Psalm of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

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1. David exhorts to praise God
5. observe his great works
8. to bless him for his gracious benefits
12. He vows for himself reverent service to God
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I cried out to Him
This phrase begins with an expression of earnest prayer and supplication. The Hebrew root for "cried out" is "קָרָא" (qara), which conveys a sense of calling out loudly or proclaiming. In the context of the Psalms, this often reflects a deep, personal plea to God, emphasizing the psalmist's reliance on divine intervention. Historically, this act of crying out to God is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, where individuals and communities turn to God in times of distress, demonstrating their faith and dependence on His power and mercy.

with my mouth
The use of "my mouth" underscores the verbal and vocal nature of the prayer. In Hebrew culture, the mouth is often seen as the instrument of expression, not only of words but of the heart's deepest emotions. This phrase highlights the importance of spoken prayer, a practice deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, where the articulation of words is seen as a powerful act of faith. It reminds believers of the importance of vocalizing their prayers, as an outward expression of inner faith and trust in God.

and His praise
The phrase "His praise" shifts the focus from petition to adoration. The Hebrew word for praise, "תְּהִלָּה" (tehillah), is derived from the root "הָלַל" (halal), meaning to boast or to shine. This suggests that the psalmist is not only asking for help but is also acknowledging God's greatness and expressing gratitude. In the broader biblical context, praise is a central theme, reflecting the believer's recognition of God's sovereignty and goodness. It serves as a reminder that prayer is not only about seeking help but also about honoring God for who He is.

was on my tongue
The phrase "was on my tongue" indicates that praise was not only a thought or feeling but was actively spoken. The tongue, in biblical literature, is often associated with the power of words, both to bless and to curse. Here, it signifies the deliberate choice to use one's words to glorify God. This reflects a conscious decision to focus on God's attributes and deeds, even in the midst of personal trials. It serves as an encouragement to believers to let their speech be filled with praise, recognizing the transformative power of words in shaping one's faith and witness to others.

(17) And he . . .--Literally, exaltation (i.e., praise) was under my tongue, apparently a Hebrew idiom akin to our "on the tip of the tongue," i.e., ready at any moment for utterance.

Verse 17. - I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue; rather, and praise was under my tongue; i.e. I was so confident of being heard that a song of praise was already in my mouth, on the point of bursting forth.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I cried out
קָרָ֑אתִי (qā·rā·ṯî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

to Him
אֵלָ֥יו (’ê·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

with my mouth,
פִּֽי־ (pî-)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

and His praise
וְ֝רוֹמַ֗ם (wə·rō·w·mam)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7318: Exaltation, praise

was on
תַּ֣חַת (ta·ḥaṯ)
Preposition
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of

my tongue.
לְשׁוֹנִֽי׃ (lə·šō·w·nî)
Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3956: The tongue


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