Psalm 39:1

New English Translation

I decided, “I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man.”

Cross References

1 Kings 2:4

and the Lord will fulfill his promise to me, ‘If your descendants watch their step and live faithfully in my presence with all their heart and being, then,’ he promised, ‘you will not fail to have a successor on the throne of Israel.’

2 Kings 10:31

But Jehu did not carefully and wholeheartedly obey the law of the Lord God of Israel. He did not repudiate the sins which Jeroboam had encouraged Israel to commit.

1 Chronicles 16:41

Joining them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the Lord. (For his loyal love endures!)

Job 2:10

But he replied, “You’re talking like one of the godless women would do! Should we receive what is good from God, and not also receive what is evil?” In all this Job did not sin by what he said.

Psalm 119:9

How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions!

Psalm 12:4

They say, “We speak persuasively; we know how to flatter and boast. Who is our master?”

Psalm 141:3

O Lord, place a guard on my mouth! Protect the opening of my lips!

Psalm 34:13

Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech!

Psalm 62:1

For God alone I patiently wait; he is the one who delivers me.

Psalm 77:1

I will cry out to God and call for help! I will cry out to God and he will pay attention to me.

Proverbs 18:21

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

Proverbs 21:23

The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

Amos 5:13

For this reason whoever is smart keeps quiet in such a time, for it is an evil time.

Colossians 4:5

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

Hebrews 2:1

Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

James 1:26

If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.