Psalms, 66
17. I called to the Lord with my mouth; praise was upon my tongue.
17. I called to the Lord with my mouth; praise was upon my tongue.
Psalm 66 is a hymn of thanksgiving, where the psalmist praises God for hearing his voice and answered his prayer. He talks about the greatness of God, his sovereignty and his power, and highlights the importance of offering sacrifices to him as a way of showing gratitude. Following are five verses related to the topics covered in Psalm 66:
Psalm 34:17-18: "The righteous cry out, the Lord hears them and delivers them from all their tribulations. The Lord is close to those who have a broken heart and saves those with a slaughtered spirit." This verse highlights the importance of prayer and trust in God to overcome the tribulations of life.
Psalm 135:5-6: "For I know that the Lord is great, and that our sovereign is above all the gods. The Lord does all that pleases him, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and in all its depths. " This verse emphasizes the greatness and sovereignty of God, themes also present in Psalm 66.
Psalm 50:14-15: "Offer God a sacrifice of thanksgiving and fulfill your vows to the Most High. And invoke me on the day of anguish; I will deliver you, and you will honor me." This verse highlights the importance of offering sacrifices and honoring God as a way of demonstrating gratitude and asking for help in difficult times.
Psalm 139:1-3: "Lord, you probes me and know me. You know when I sit down and when I get up; you realize my thoughts. You know very well when I work and when I rest; all my paths are well known you . " This verse emphasizes the omniscience of God, his knowledge and his presence at all times in life.
Psalm 89:11: "Your are the heavens, and yours is the earth; the world and all that you have found in Him." This verse highlights God's divine creation and sovereignty over the whole universe, themes that are also addressed in Psalm 66.
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