Psalms 141:3
In his sight, I pour out my prayer, and before him, I declare my tribulation.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
In Context
2With my voice, I cried out to the Lord. With my voice, I made supplication to the Lord.
Cross References
Psalms 34:13But as for me, when they were harassing me, I was clothed with haircloth. I humbled my soul with fasting, and my prayer will become my sinews.
Psalms 39:2I have waited expectantly for the Lord, and he was attentive to me.
Micah 7:5Do not be willing to believe a friend. And do not be willing to confide in a commander. From her, who sleeps in your bosom, keep the doors of your mouth closed.
James 3:2For we all offend in many ways. If anyone does not offend in word, he is a perfect man. And he is then able, as if with a bridle, to lead the whole body around.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 141:2-5
Fervent Supplications. 1 Lord , I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee. 2 Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. 3 Set a watch, O Lord , before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. 4 Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties. Mercy to accept what we do well, and grace to keep us from doing ill, are the two things… Read the whole commentary →