Psalm 66:17

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

With my mouth I called out to Him, and He was praised under my tongue.

Latin

Ad ipsum ore meo clamavi, et exaltavi sub lingua mea.

Hebrew

English

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

The private testimony at the end of the psalm matches the public praise at the beginning (Psalm 66:1–4).

This anonymous psalm includes two hymns (Psalm 66:1–12, 13–20) that praise God for saving his people.

Theme notes and profiles

Psalm 34:6
This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles.
Psalm 30:1
A Psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David. I will exalt You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up and have not allowed my foes to rejoice over me.
Psalm 116:12
How can I repay the LORD for all His goodness to me?
Psalm 116:1–2
I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy.
Psalm 145:1
A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever.
Psalm 30:8
To You, O LORD, I called, and I begged my Lord for mercy:
Psalm 34:3–4
Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.