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lips, tongue, throat

Psalm 119:169-176 (JDV)

Psalm 119:169 Let my cry reach your face, Yahveh; give me understanding according to your word.
Psalm 119:170 Let my plea reach you; rescue me according to your promise.
Psalm 119:171 My lips pour out praise, for you teach me your prescriptions.
Psalm 119:172 My tongue sings about your promise, for all your commands are righteous.
Psalm 119:173 May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your directions.
Psalm 119:174 I long for your deliverance, Yahveh, and your instruction is my delight.
Psalm 119:175 Let my throat live, and I will praise you; may your judgments help me.
Psalm 119:176 I go astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commands.

lips, tongue, throat

David has three instruments of praise here. His lips, tongue, and throat. His life is in danger and thus his praise will cease. He pleads for rescue and promises the only thing he has to promise — to continue the praise.