My mouth will speak wisdom, And the meditation of my heart will be understanding.
“My words are from the integrity of my heart, And my lips speak knowledge sincerely.
“If not, listen to me; Keep silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”
May my praise be pleasing to Him; As for me, I shall rejoice in the Lord.
The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, And his tongue speaks justice.
But know that the Lord has set apart the godly person for Himself; The Lord hears when I call to Him.
My heart is moved with a good theme; I address my verses to the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
¶Extend your ear and hear the words of the wise, And apply your mind to my knowledge;
The good person brings out of his good treasure good things; and the evil person brings out of his evil treasure evil things.
“May my teaching drip as the rain, My speech trickle as the dew, As droplets on the fresh grass, And as the showers on the vegetation.