Psalm 141:3 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

³ Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³ Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; Keep the door of my lips.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³ Set a guard, O Lord, before my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.

American Standard Version (1901)

³ Set a watch, O Jehovah, before my mouth; Keep the door of my lips.

Common English Bible

³ Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep close watch over the door that is my lips.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³ In his sight, I pour out my prayer, and before him, I declare my tribulation.

Psalm 141:3 Cross References

James 1:26

If any think they are religious and do not bridle their tongues but deceive their hearts, their religion is worthless.

Psalm 39:1

I said, “I will guard my ways that I may not sin with my tongue; I will keep a muzzle on my mouth as long as the wicked are in my presence.”

Micah 7:5

Put no trust in a friend; have no confidence in a loved one; guard the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your embrace,

James 3:2

For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is mature, able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle.

Psalm 34:13

Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit.

Psalm 71:8

My mouth is filled with your praise and with your glory all day long.

Psalm 39:2

I was silent and still; I held my peace to no avail; my distress grew worse;