Psalms 39:1

Unto the end. A Psalm of David himself.

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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

2I have waited expectantly for the Lord, and he was attentive to me.

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Cross References

2 Kings 10:31But Jehu did not take care, so that he might walk in the law of the Lord, the God of Israel, with all his heart. For he did not withdraw from the sins of Jeroboam, who had caused Israel to sin.

1 Chronicles 25:1Then David and the magistrates of the army set apart, for the ministry, the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who were to prophesy with harps and psalteries and cymbals, in accord with their number, having been dedicated to their appointed office.

Psalms 12:4Look upon me and listen to me, O Lord my God. Enlighten my eyes, lest I fall asleep forever in death,

Psalms 62:1A Psalm of David, when he was in the desert of Idumea.

Psalms 77:1The understanding of Asaph. O my people, attend to my law. Incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

Psalms 141:3In his sight, I pour out my prayer, and before him, I declare my tribulation.

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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