Psalm 141:3 - Revised Standard Version CI

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

More versions

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 one thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this man's religion is vain.

Psalm 39:1

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

Micah 7:5

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

James 3:2

For we all make many mistakes, and if any one makes no mistakes in what he says he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

Psalm 34:13

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

Psalm 71:8

My mouth is filled with thy praise, and with thy glory all the day.

Psalm 39:2

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