Psalms 34:13
But 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.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
In Context
12They repaid me evil for good, to the deprivation of my soul.
Cross References
Job 15:13Why does your spirit stir against God, so as to utter such speeches from your mouth?
Psalms 55:11In God, I will praise the word. In the Lord, I will praise his speech. In God, I have hoped. I will not fear what man can do to me.
Proverbs 12:7Turn from the impious, and they will not be. But the house of the just shall stand firm.
Proverbs 12:22Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. But whoever acts faithfully pleases him.
Proverbs 18:21Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Whoever values it shall eat from its fruits.
Proverbs 21:23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue guards his soul from anguish.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 34:12-22
An Exhortation to Fear God; The Privileges of the Righteous. 11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord . 12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? 13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. 14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. 15 The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. 16 The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of… Read the whole commentary →