22 The Lord gave me a tongue for my reward. I will praise him with it. (WEB)
Sirach 51:22
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Odes of Solomon 40:4–6
4 As the fountain gushes out its water, (ODE) 5 So my heart gushes out the praise of the Lord and my lips utter praise to Him, and my tongue His psalms. (ODE) 6 And my face exults with His gladness, and my spirit exults in His love, and my soul shines in Him: (ODE)
1 Clement 18:11–13
11 Deliver me from blood guiltiness, O God, the God of my salvation. My tongue shall rejoice in Thy righteousness. (1CL) 12 Lord, Thou shalt open my mouth, and my lips shall declare Thy praise. (1CL) 13 For, if Thou hadst desired sacrifice, I would have given it: in whole burnt off… (1CL)
Odes of Solomon 29:1–3
1 The Lord is my hope: in Him I shall not be confounded. (ODE) 2 For according to His praise He made me, and according to His goodness even so He gave unto me: (ODE) 3 And according to His mercies He exalted me: and according to His excellent beauty He set me on high: (ODE)
Odes of Solomon 7:26–28
26 And there shall neither be anything that breathes without knowledge, nor any that is dumb: (ODE) 27 For He hath given a mouth to His creation, to open the voice of the mouth towards Him, to praise Him: (ODE) 28 Confess ye His power, and show forth His grace. Hallelujah. (ODE)
Psalms 35:27–28
27 May those who favor my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “Exalted be the LORD who delights in His servant’s well-being.” 28 Then my tongue will proclaim Your righteousness and Your praises all day long.
Psalms 119:170–172
170 May my plea come before You; rescue me according to Your promise. 171 My lips pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes. 172 My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.
Odes of Solomon 26:1–2
1 I poured out praise to the Lord, for I am His: (ODE) 2 And I will speak His holy song, for my heart is with Him. (ODE)
Psalms 71:7–9
7 I have become a portent to many, but You are my strong refuge. 8 My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long. 9 Do not discard me in my old age; do not forsake me when my strength fails.
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