Cross References

Psalm 141:3

Good News Translation

Lord, place a guard at my mouth, a sentry at the door of my lips.

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Then keep from speaking evil and from telling lies.

I said, “I will be careful about what I do and will not let my tongue make me sin; I will not say anything while evil people are near.”

I kept quiet, not saying a word, not even about anything good! But my suffering only grew worse,

All day long I praise you and proclaim your glory.

Don't believe your neighbor or trust your friend. Be careful what you say even to your husband or wife.

Do any of you think you are religious? If you do not control your tongue, your religion is worthless and you deceive yourself.

All of us often make mistakes. But if a person never makes a mistake in what he says, he is perfect and is also able to control his whole being.