Psalms 34:13
Then don't let your tongue speak evil, or your lips tell lies.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
In Context
12Who of you wants to live a long and happy life?
14Reject what is evil, do what is good. Look for peace, and work to make it a reality.
Cross References
Job 15:13Why do your eyes flash in anger that you turn against God and let yourself speak this way?
Psalms 55:11The ones causing destruction are inside the city; frauds and cheats are always on the streets.
Proverbs 12:7The wicked are destroyed, and they're gone, but the family of the good stands firm.
Proverbs 12:22The Lord hates liars but is happy with those who are trustworthy.
Proverbs 18:21What you say has the power to bring life or to kill; those who love talking will have to deal with the consequences.
Proverbs 21:23If you watch what you say, you can save yourself a lot of trouble.
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 →