Cross References

Psalm 141:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Help me to guard my words whenever I say something.

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Then don't say cruel things and don't tell lies.

I told myself, “I'll be careful not to sin by what I say, and I'll muzzle my mouth when evil people are near.”

I kept completely silent, but it did no good, and I suffered even more.

and I praise and honour you all day long.

Don't trust anyone, not even your best friend, and be careful what you say to the one you love.

If you think you are being religious, but can't control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and everything you do is useless.

All of us do many wrong things. But if you can control your tongue, you are mature and able to control your whole body.