Psalm 39:1

New American Standard Bible 2020

I said, “I will keep watch over my ways So that I do not sin with my tongue; I will keep watch over my mouth as with a muzzle While the wicked are in my presence.”

Cross References

1 Kings 2:4

so that the Lord may fulfill His promise which He spoke regarding me, saying, ‘If your sons are careful about their way, to walk before Me in truth with all their heart and all their soul, you shall not be deprived of a man to occupy the throne of Israel.’

2 Kings 10:31

But Jehu was not careful to walk in the Law of the Lord, the God of Israel, with all his heart; he did not desist from the sins of Jeroboam, into which he misled Israel.

1 Chronicles 16:41

With them were Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest who were chosen, who were designated by name, to give thanks to the Lord, because His kindness is everlasting.

Job 2:10

But he said to her, “You are speaking as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we actually accept good from God but not accept adversity?” Despite all this, Job did not sin with his lips.

Psalm 119:9

¶How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word.

Psalm 12:4

Who have said, “With our tongue we will prevail; Our lips are our own; who is lord over us?”

Psalm 141:3

Set a guard, Lord, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips.

Psalm 34:13

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

Psalm 62:1

My soul waits in silence for God alone; From Him comes my salvation.

Psalm 77:1

My voice rises to God, and I will cry aloud; My voice rises to God, and He will listen to me.

Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 21:23

One who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.

Amos 5:13

Therefore at such a time the prudent person keeps quiet, because it is an evil time.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

Hebrews 2:1

For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it.

James 1:26

If anyone thinks himself to be religious, yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this person’s religion is worthless.