Psalm 141:3 - Tree of Life Version Set a guard, Adonai, over my mouth. Keep watch over the door of my lips. 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: |
I said: “I will guard my ways, so I will not sin with my tongue. I will muzzle my mouth while the wicked are before me.”
Do not trust in a friend. Do not trust in a close companion. Guard the openings of your mouth from her who lies on your breast.
If anyone thinks he is religious and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is futile.
For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in speech, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.