Psalms 66:18

"I cried to him with my mouth. He was extolled with my tongue."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 66:18, the psalmist reflects on his own experience of seeking God’s presence and finding it through prayer. By saying "I cried to him with my mouth" and "He was extolled with my tongue," the psalmist highlights the active role he played in calling out to God and the response he received. This verse underscores a mutual relationship where divine interaction is not just passive but involves the sincere devotion and vocal praise of the worshipper, leading to a deepening of spiritual connection and understanding.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

If I regard iniquity in my heart -literally, “If I have seen iniquity in my heart.” That is, If I have indulged in a purpose of iniquity; if I have had a wicked end in view; if I have not been willing to forsake all sin; if I have cherished a purpose of pollution or wrong. The meaning is not literally, If I have “seen” any iniquity in my heart - for no one can look into his own heart, and not see that it is defiled by sin; but, If I have cherished it in my soul; if I have gloated over past sins; if I am purposing to commit sin again; if I am not willing to abandon all sin, and to be holy. The Lord will not hear me -That is, He will not regard and answer my prayer.

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