Psalm 66:14
New International Version
vows my lips promised and my mouth spoke when I was in trouble.

New Living Translation
yes, the sacred vows that I made when I was in deep trouble.

English Standard Version
that which my lips uttered and my mouth promised when I was in trouble.

Berean Standard Bible
the vows that my lips promised and my mouth spoke in my distress.

King James Bible
Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble.

New King James Version
Which my lips have uttered And my mouth has spoken when I was in trouble.

New American Standard Bible
Which my lips uttered And my mouth spoke when I was in distress.

NASB 1995
Which my lips uttered And my mouth spoke when I was in distress.

NASB 1977
Which my lips uttered And my mouth spoke when I was in distress.

Legacy Standard Bible
Which my lips uttered And my mouth spoke when I was in distress.

Amplified Bible
Which my lips uttered And my mouth spoke as a promise when I was in distress.

Christian Standard Bible
that my lips promised and my mouth spoke during my distress.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
that my lips promised and my mouth spoke during my distress.

American Standard Version
Which my lips uttered, And my mouth spake, when I was in distress.

Contemporary English Version
when I was in trouble.

English Revised Version
Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in distress.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the vows made by my lips and spoken by my [own] mouth when I was in trouble.

Good News Translation
I will give you what I said I would when I was in trouble.

International Standard Version
that my lips uttered and that my mouth spoke when I was in trouble.

Majority Standard Bible
the vows that my lips promised and my mouth spoke in my distress.

NET Bible
which my lips uttered and my mouth spoke when I was in trouble.

New Heart English Bible
which my lips promised, and my mouth spoke, when I was in distress.

Webster's Bible Translation
Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble.

World English Bible
which my lips promised, and my mouth spoke, when I was in distress.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For my lips were opened, "" And my mouth spoke in my distress:

Young's Literal Translation
For opened were my lips, And my mouth spake in my distress:

Smith's Literal Translation
Which my lips opened and my month spake in straits to me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
which my lips have uttered, And my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble.

Catholic Public Domain Version
which my lips discerned and my mouth spoke, in my tribulation.

New American Bible
Which my lips pronounced and my mouth spoke in my distress.

New Revised Standard Version
those that my lips uttered and my mouth promised when I was in trouble.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Which my lips have uttered and my mouth has spoken when I was in trouble.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
That which opened my lips in a speech of my mouth in trouble.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Which my lips have uttered, And my mouth hath spoken, when I was in distress.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
which my lips framed, and my mouth uttered in my affliction.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Make a Joyful Noise
13I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You— 14the vows that my lips promised and my mouth spoke in my distress. 15I will offer You fatlings as burnt offerings, with the fragrant smoke of rams; I will offer bulls and goats. Selah…

Cross References
Ecclesiastes 5:4-5
When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow. / It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.

Numbers 30:2
If a man makes a vow to the LORD or swears an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word; he must do everything he has promised.

Deuteronomy 23:21-23
If you make a vow to the LORD your God, do not be slow to keep it, because He will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin. / But if you refrain from making a vow, you will not be guilty of sin. / Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth.

Jonah 2:9
But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!”

Judges 11:30-31
Jephthah made this vow to the LORD: “If indeed You will deliver the Ammonites into my hand, / then whatever comes out the door of my house to greet me on my triumphant return from the Ammonites will belong to the LORD, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering.”

1 Samuel 1:11
And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.”

Proverbs 20:25
It is a trap for a man to dedicate something rashly, only later to reconsider his vows.

Genesis 28:20-22
Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey, and if He will provide me with food to eat and clothes to wear, / so that I may return safely to my father’s house, then the LORD will be my God. / And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.”

Leviticus 27:2
“Speak to the Israelites and say to them, ‘When someone makes a special vow to the LORD involving the value of persons,

Matthew 5:33-37
Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ...

Acts 18:18
Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.

Acts 21:23-24
Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow. / Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law.

James 5:12
Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.

Matthew 15:8-9
‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. / They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’”

Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.


Treasury of Scripture

Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth has spoken, when I was in trouble.

uttered [heb.

Judges 11:35,36
And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the LORD, and I cannot go back…

mouth

Numbers 30:2,8,12
If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth…

when

Genesis 28:20-22
And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on, …

Genesis 35:3
And let us arise, and go up to Bethel; and I will make there an altar unto God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way which I went.

1 Samuel 1:11
And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no rasor come upon his head.

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the vows
In the Hebrew context, "vows" (נְדָרַי, nedarai) were solemn promises made to God, often in times of need or distress. Vows were not to be taken lightly, as they were binding commitments to the Lord. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, making a vow was a way to express deep devotion and reliance on God, acknowledging His sovereignty and seeking His intervention. The act of making vows is a testament to the psalmist's faith and trust in God's ability to deliver and provide.

that my lips promised
The phrase "that my lips promised" emphasizes the verbal nature of the vow. In Hebrew, the word for "promised" (פָּצָה, patsah) conveys the idea of opening one's mouth to declare something. This highlights the intentional and deliberate act of making a vow. The lips, as instruments of speech, signify the personal and intimate nature of the commitment. It reflects the psalmist's earnestness and sincerity in seeking God's help, demonstrating a heartfelt plea that is both personal and profound.

and my mouth spoke
The repetition of the act of speaking, "and my mouth spoke," underscores the seriousness and intentionality behind the vow. In biblical times, the mouth was seen as the gateway to the heart's intentions. The Hebrew word for "spoke" (דִּבֶּר, dibber) implies a formal declaration, reinforcing the idea that the vow was not made casually but with full awareness and purpose. This phrase serves as a reminder of the power of words and the importance of integrity in fulfilling one's promises to God.

in my distress
The context of "in my distress" (בְּצָרָתִי, b'tzarati) reveals the circumstances under which the vow was made. Distress, often associated with trouble or affliction, is a common theme in the Psalms, where the psalmist frequently turns to God in times of need. This phrase indicates a moment of vulnerability and desperation, where the psalmist seeks divine intervention. It reflects the human condition of turning to God when faced with overwhelming challenges, trusting in His mercy and deliverance. The psalmist's distress becomes a catalyst for deepening faith and reliance on God, illustrating the transformative power of trials in drawing believers closer to their Creator.

(14) Uttered.--Literally, opened.

Verse 14. - Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble. Vows were commonly made in a time of trouble, or, at any rate, of difficulty (see Judges 11:30, 31; 1 Samuel 1:11).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[the vows] that
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

my lips
שְׂפָתָ֑י (śə·p̄ā·ṯāy)
Noun - fdc | first person common singular
Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin

promised
פָּצ֥וּ (pā·ṣū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6475: To rend, open

and my mouth
פִּ֝֗י (pî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

spoke
וְדִבֶּר־ (wə·ḏib·ber-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

in my distress.
בַּצַּר־ (baṣ·ṣar-)
Preposition-b, Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6862: Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent


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