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Psalms 39:1

I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.

KJV

In finem. Psalmus ipsi David.

Vulgate

Εἰς τὸ τέλος· τῷ Δαυεὶδ ψαλμός.

LXX

I said, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, While the wicked is before me.

ASV

לַ/מְנַצֵּ֥חַ ל/ידיתון לִֽ/ידוּת֗וּן מִזְמ֥וֹר לְ/דָוִֽד

Hebrew

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In the original Hebrew

4 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.

דָּוִ֔ד
dvd
proper_noun · 1067×
ידיתון
ydytvn
proper_noun · 20×
מְנַצֵּ֥חַ
mntsch
verb · 65×
מִזְמ֥וֹר
mzmvr
noun · 57×

Themes

Historic Christian voices

4 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

1. Having boldly reflected on the faults of the Hebrews, and sufficiently alarmed them, he consoles them, first, by praises, and secondly (which also is the stronger ground), by the [thought] that they would certainly attain the object of their hope. Moreover he draws his consolation, not from things future, but again from the past, which indeed would the rather persuade them. …

Cross-references

  • 1Chr 16:41 — And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever;
  • 1Chr 25:1 — Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the num
  • 1John 5:18 — We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.
  • 1Kgs 2:4 — That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall n
  • 2Kgs 10:31 — But Jehu took no heed to walk in the law of the LORD God of Israel with all his heart: for he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, which made Israel to sin.
  • Amos 5:13 — Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.
  • Col 4:5 — Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
  • Exod 23:13 — And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.
  • Heb 2:1 — Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
  • Jas 1:26 — If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.
  • Jas 1:26 — If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.
  • Jas 3:2 — For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.
  • Jas 3:3 — Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.
  • Job 2:10 — But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.
  • Job 6:24 — Teach me, and I will hold my tongue: and cause me to understand wherein I have erred.
  • Job 22:3 — Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?
  • Mic 7:5 — Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
  • Prov 4:26 — Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
  • Prov 10:19 — In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
  • Prov 13:3 — He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
  • Prov 18:21 — Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
  • Prov 21:23 — Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
  • Ps 12:4 — Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?
  • Ps 17:3 — Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
  • Ps 34:13 — Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
  • Ps 34:13 — Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
  • Ps 62:1 — Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
  • Ps 62:1 — Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
  • Ps 73:8 — They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.
  • Ps 77:1 — I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me.
  • Ps 77:1 — I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me.
  • Ps 101:3 — I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.
  • Ps 106:33 — Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.
  • Ps 119:9 — Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
  • Ps 141:3 — Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
  • Ps 141:3 — Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.