Psalms 66:17

What does Psalms 66:17 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 66:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

My voice went up to him, and I was lifted up from the underworld.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Unto Him <FI>with<Fi> my mouth I have called, And exaltation <FI>is<Fi> under my tongue.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I called unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.

Context

v.16Come, and hear, all ye that fear God, And I will declare what he hath done for my soul.

v.17This passage

v.18If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 145:1

    I will extol thee, my God, O King; And I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

  • Psalms 30:1

    I will extol thee, O Jehovah; for thou hast raised me up, And hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.

  • Psalms 116:12

    What shall I render unto Jehovah For all his benefits toward me?

  • Psalms 116:1

    I love Jehovah, because he heareth My voice and my supplications.

  • Psalms 30:8

    I cried to thee, O Jehovah; And unto Jehovah I made supplication:

  • Psalms 34:6

    This poor man cried, and Jehovah heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles.

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