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his praise was on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/66.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For I cried out to him for help, praising him as I spoke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/66.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I cried to him with my mouth, and high praise was on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/66.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I cried out to Him with my mouth and praised Him with my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/66.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/66.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I cried to Him with my mouth, And He was extolled with my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/66.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I cried to Him with my mouth, And He was exalted with my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/66.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I cried to Him with my mouth, And He was extolled with my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/66.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I cried to Him with my mouth, And He was extolled with my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/66.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I called out to Him with my mouth, And He was exalted with my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/66.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I cried aloud to Him; He was highly praised with my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/66.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I cried out to him with my mouth, and praise was on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/66.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I cried out to Him with my mouth, and praise was on my tongue. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/66.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I cried unto him with my mouth, And he was extolled with my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/66.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I prayed to the Lord, and I praised him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/66.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/66.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />With my mouth I cried out to him. High praise was on my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/66.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I cried to him for help; I praised him with songs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/66.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I called aloud to him and praised him with my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/66.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I cried out to Him with my mouth and praised Him with my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/66.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I cried out to him for help and praised him with my tongue. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/66.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I cried to him with my mouth. He was extolled with my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/66.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I cried to him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/66.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I cried to him with my mouth. He was extolled with my tongue. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/66.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I have called to Him [with] my mouth, "" And exaltation [is] under my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/66.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Unto Him with my mouth I have called, And exaltation is under my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/66.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I called to him with my mouth, and he was lifted up under my tongue.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/66.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I cried to him with my mouth: and I extolled him with my tongue. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/66.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 65:17>I cried out to him with my mouth, and I extolled him under my breath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/66.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I called to him with my mouth; praise was upon my tongue. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/66.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I cried aloud to him, and he was extolled with my tongue.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/66.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I cried to him with my mouth, and he has answered me; I extolled him with my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/66.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />With my mouth I called him and he answered me and I extolled him with my tongue:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/66.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I cried unto Him with my mouth, And He was extolled with my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/66.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I cried to him with my mouth, and exalted him with my tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/66-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=7749" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/66.htm">Make a Joyful Noise</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qā·rā·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">I cried out</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî- (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">with my mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/7318.htm" title="7318: wə·rō·w·mam (Conj-w:: V-Pual-ConjPerf-3ms) -- Extolling, praise. From ramam; exaltation, i.e. praise.">and praised Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/3956.htm" title="3956: lə·šō·w·nî (N-csc:: 1cs) -- Tongue. Or lashon; also feminine lshonah; from lashan; the tongue, used literally, and figuratively.">my tongue.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-13.htm">James 5:13</a></span><br />Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:17-18</a></span><br />Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19-20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16-17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a></span><br />Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-6.htm">Romans 15:6</a></span><br />so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-15.htm">1 Corinthians 14:15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Acts 16:25</a></span><br />About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7</a></span><br />Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15-17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-6.htm">Psalm 18:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/30-8.htm">Psalm 30:8-12</a></span><br />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.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/116-1.htm">Psalm 116:1-2</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I cried to him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.</p><p class="hdg">I cried</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/30-8.htm">Psalm 30:8</a></b></br> I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-3.htm">Psalm 34:3,4,6</a></b></br> O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/116-1.htm">Psalm 116:1,2,12</a></b></br> I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice <i>and</i> my supplications… </p><p class="hdg">he was</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/30-1.htm">Psalm 30:1</a></b></br> A Psalm <i>and</i> Song <i>at</i> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1</a></b></br> David's <i>Psalm</i> of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/60-8.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/job/22-29.htm">Exaltation</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">Extolled</a> <a href="/psalms/60-4.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/psalms/66-14.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/66-8.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/64-8.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/psalms/55-23.htm">Underworld</a> <a href="/psalms/66-8.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/71-23.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/psalms/77-1.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/psalms/75-6.htm">Exaltation</a> <a href="/isaiah/52-13.htm">Extolled</a> <a href="/psalms/68-34.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/psalms/69-15.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/66-20.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/68-23.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/psalms/69-15.htm">Underworld</a> <a href="/psalms/66-19.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 66</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">David exhorts to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/66-5.htm">observe his great works</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/66-8.htm">to bless him for his gracious benefits</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/66-12.htm">He vows for himself reverent service to God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/66-16.htm">He declares God's special goodness to himself</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/66.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/66.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I cried out to Him with my mouth</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the act of vocal prayer and supplication. In biblical times, crying out to God was a common practice, reflecting a deep sense of need or urgency. The act of crying out is seen throughout the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/3-4.htm">Psalm 3:4</a>, <a href="/psalms/18-6.htm">Psalm 18:6</a>) and signifies a personal and direct communication with God. It reflects the belief that God is attentive to the cries of His people (<a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7</a>). The use of the mouth in prayer highlights the importance of spoken words in worship and supplication, as seen in the practices of ancient Israel.<p><b>and praised Him with my tongue.</b><br>Praising God with the tongue indicates a verbal expression of worship and gratitude. This phrase underscores the importance of acknowledging God's attributes and deeds through spoken praise. The tongue, as a symbol of speech, is often mentioned in the Bible as a powerful tool for both blessing and cursing (<a href="/james/3-9.htm">James 3:9-10</a>). In the context of worship, it is used to glorify God, as seen in other Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/34.htm">Psalm 34:1</a>, <a href="/psalms/51-15.htm">Psalm 51:15</a>). This act of praise is not only a personal expression but also a communal one, as the Israelites often gathered to sing and declare God's praises together, reflecting a shared faith and devotion.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/66.htm">Psalm 66</a>, traditionally attributed to David, who is expressing a personal testimony of God's deliverance and the response of praise.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure to whom the Psalmist cries out and offers praise, highlighting His role as a deliverer and worthy of worship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_act_of_praise.htm">The Act of Praise</a></b><br>The event of vocalizing gratitude and worship, emphasizing the importance of verbal expression in one's relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_vocal_praise.htm">The Power of Vocal Praise</a></b><br>Vocalizing praise is a powerful act of faith and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. It reinforces our trust in Him and can transform our perspective in difficult times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_two-way_communication.htm">Prayer as a Two-Way Communication</a></b><br>Crying out to God involves both speaking and listening. It is important to express our needs and gratitude while also being open to His guidance and response.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_as_a_testimony.htm">Praise as a Testimony</a></b><br>When we praise God publicly, it serves as a testimony to others of His goodness and faithfulness. Our praise can encourage and inspire those around us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_worship.htm">Consistency in Worship</a></b><br>Regularly praising God, regardless of circumstances, cultivates a heart of gratitude and aligns our focus with His eternal purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_tongue_in_worship.htm">The Role of the Tongue in Worship</a></b><br>The tongue is a powerful tool in worship. As <a href="/james/3-9.htm">James 3:9-10</a> reminds us, it can be used to bless or curse. Choosing to use it for praise honors God and edifies our spirit.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_66.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 66</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_can_divide_us_from_christ's_love.htm">What does it mean to cry out to God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_eternal_praise_for_a_king_logical.htm">How does Psalm 45's reference to ongoing, eternal praise for a mortal king (Psalm 45:17) make sense in a literal or historical context?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_don't_all_nations_worship_god.htm">If Psalm 66:4 states all nations worship God, why do so many cultures follow different deities or no deity at all?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_8_with_harsh_judgments.htm">How do we reconcile Psalm 8's depiction of a caring God with other biblical passages that portray divine indifference or harsh judgment toward humans?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/66.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">And he . . .</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">exaltation </span>(<span class= "ital">i.e., praise</span>) <span class= "ital">was under my tongue, </span>apparently a Hebrew idiom akin to our "on the tip of the tongue," <span class= "ital">i.e., </span>ready at any moment for utterance.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/66.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue;</span> rather, <span class="accented">and praise was under my tongue</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. I was so confident of being heard that a song of praise was already in my mouth, on the point of bursting forth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/66-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I cried out</span><br /><span class="heb">קָרָ֑אתִי</span> <span class="translit">(qā·rā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to Him</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלָ֥יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with my mouth,</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(pî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and His praise</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝רוֹמַ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·rō·w·mam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7318.htm">Strong's 7318: </a> </span><span class="str2">Exaltation, praise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was on</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּ֣חַת</span> <span class="translit">(ta·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my tongue.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשׁוֹנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·šō·w·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">The tongue</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/66-17.htm">Psalm 66:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/66-17.htm">Psalm 66:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/66-17.htm">Psalm 66:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/66-17.htm">Psalm 66:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/66-17.htm">Psalm 66:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/66-17.htm">Psalm 66:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/66-17.htm">Psalm 66:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/66-17.htm">Psalm 66:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/66-17.htm">Psalm 66:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/66-17.htm">Psalm 66:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/66-17.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 66:17 I cried to him with my mouth (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/66-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 66:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 66:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/66-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 66:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 66:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>