KJV ORIGINAL
I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I called out to him with my voice, and I praised him with my words.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how he both cried out to God for help and praised God with his spoken words.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is a song of thanksgiving and praise, likely written after God delivered Israel from some great trouble or enemy. The psalmist is reflecting on how he called out to God in distress and then praised God when the help came. In ancient Hebrew worship, both crying out for help and offering praise were essential parts of communicating with God.
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