then that person must not say bad things;\par that person must not tell lies.\par
Psalm 141:3 - Easy To Read Version Lord, help me control the things I say.\par Help me watch what I say.\par Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; Keep the door of my lips. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Set a guard, O Lord, before my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips. American Standard Version (1901) Set a watch, O Jehovah, before my mouth; Keep the door of my lips. Common English Bible Set a guard over my mouth, LORD; keep close watch over the door that is my lips. Catholic Public Domain Version In his sight, I pour out my prayer, and before him, I declare my tribulation. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version In his sight I pour out my prayer, and before him I declare my trouble: |
then that person must not say bad things;\par that person must not tell lies.\par
I said,\par “I will be careful about the things I say.\par I will not let my tongue cause me to sin.\par I will keep my mouth closed {\cf2\super [235]} when I am around wicked people.”\par
So I didn’t say anything.\par I didn’t even say anything good!\par But I became even more upset.\par
Don’t trust your neighbor!\par Don’t trust a friend!\par Don’t even speak freely with your wife!\par
You might think you are religious (good). But if you say things you should not say, then you are fooling yourself. Your “religion” is worth nothing.
We all make many mistakes. If there were a person who never said anything wrong, then that person would be perfect. A person like that would be able to control their whole body, too.