Exodus 32:18
And he said, It is not the voice of them that shout for mastery, neither is it the voice of them that cry for being overcome: but the noise of them that sing do I hear.
Cross-reference
Exodus 32:17
Historical context
In Exodus 32:17, Joshua mistakes the singing for battle cries, providing the context for Moses' clarification here.
Exodus 15:1–18
Contrast
In Exodus 15:1-18, Moses leads a true victory song to God, contrasting with the idolatrous singing here.
Ezra 3:13
Parallel
In Ezra 3:13, the people's joyful shouts mingle with weeping, creating an indistinguishable sound—like the mixed sounds Moses distinguishes.