I cried to him with my mouth. He was extolled with my tongue.
Parallel translations
- KJV I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.
- BSB I cried out to Him with my mouth and praised Him with my tongue.
- NKJV I cried to Him with my mouth, And He was extolled with my tongue.
- NASB I cried to Him with my mouth, And He was exalted with my tongue.
- NLT For I cried out to him for help, praising him as I spoke.
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Cross-references · 7
- Ps 34:6This poor man cried, and Yahweh heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
- Ps 30:1A Psalm. A Song for the Dedication of the Temple. By David. I will extol you, Yahweh, for you have raised me up, and have not made my foes to rejoice over me.
- Ps 116:12What will I give to Yahweh for all his benefits toward me?
- Ps 116:1–2I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.
- Ps 30:8I cried to you, Yahweh. I made supplication to the Lord:
- Ps 34:3–4Oh magnify Yahweh with me. Let us exalt his name together.
- Ps 145:1A praise psalm by David. I will exalt you, my God, the King. I will praise your name forever and ever.
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