Psalm 39:1

The Scriptures 2009

I have said,”Let me guard my ways Against sinning with my tongue; Let me guard my mouth with a muzzle, While the wrongdoer is before me.”

Cross References

1 Kings 2:4

so that יהוה does establish His word which He spoke concerning me, saying, ‘If your sons guard their way, to walk before Me in truth with all their heart and with all their being,’ saying, ‘there is not to cease a man of yours on the throne of Yisra’ĕl.’

2 Kings 10:31

But Yĕhu did not guard to walk in the Torah of יהוה Elohim of Yisra’ĕl with all his heart. For he did not turn away from the sins of Yaroḇ‛am, who had made Yisra’ĕl sin.

1 Chronicles 16:41

and with them Hĕman and Yeḏuthun and the rest who were chosen, who were designated by name, to give thanks to יהוה, because His loving-commitment is everlasting;

Job 2:10

But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Indeed, should we accept only good from Elohim, and not accept evil?” In all this Iyoḇ did not sin with his lips.

Psalm 119:9

Bĕt How would a young man cleanse his path? To guard it according to Your word.

Psalm 12:4

Who have said, “With our tongue we do mightily; Our lips are our own; Who is master over us?”

Psalm 141:3

O יהוה, set a guard for my mouth; Watch over the door of my lips.

Psalm 34:13

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

Psalm 62:1

My being finds rest in Elohim alone; From Him is my deliverance.

Psalm 77:1

My voice is to Elohim, and I cry; My voice is to Elohim, and He listened to me.

Proverbs 18:21

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

Proverbs 21:23

Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Guards his life from distresses.

Amos 5:13

Therefore the wise keep silent at that time, for it is an evil time.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

Hebrews 2:1

Because of this we have to pay more attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away.

James 1:26

If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is worthless.