Psalms 39:1

To the chief music-maker. Of Jeduthun. A Psalm. Of David.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

2\39:1\I said, I will give attention to my ways, so that my tongue may do no wrong; I will keep my mouth under control, while the sinner is before me.

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Cross References

2 Kings 10:31But Jehu did not take care to keep the law of the Lord with all his heart: he did not keep himself from the sin which Jeroboam did and made Israel do.

1 Chronicles 25:1Further, David and the chiefs of the servants of the holy place made selection of certain of the sons of Asaph and of Heman and of Jeduthun for the work of prophets, to make melody with corded instruments and brass; and the number of the men for the work they had to do was:

Psalms 12:4\12:3\The smooth lips and the tongue of pride will be cut off by the Lord.

Psalms 62:1To the chief music-maker. After Jeduthun. A Psalm. Of David.

Psalms 77:1To the chief music-maker. After Jeduthun. Of Asaph. A Psalm.

Psalms 141:3O Lord, keep a watch over my mouth; keep the door of my lips.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 39:1

David seems to have been in a great strait when he penned this psalm, and, upon some account or other, very uneasy; for it is with some difficulty that he conquers his passion, and composes his spirit himself to take that good counsel which he had given to others ( xxxvii. ) to rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him, without fretting; for it is easier to give the good advice than to give the good example of quietness under affliction. What was the particular trouble which gave occasion for the conflict David… Read the whole commentary →

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