Psalms 141:3

Set, O Lord, a watch on my mouth, put a guard on the door of my lips.

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Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.

In Context

2Let my prayer be presented as incense before you, and my uplifted hands as the evening meal-offering.

4Incline not my heart to an evil matter, to busy myself in deeds of wickedness, in company with workers of evil: never may I partake of their dainties.

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Cross References

Psalms 34:13Then guard your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.

Psalms 39:2I was silent and dumb, speechless: but my pain was stirred up.

Micah 7:5Do not trust your neighbor, do not rely on a friend. From the wife who lies in your arms guard your tongue.

James 3:2We often make mistakes, every one of us. Anyone who does not make mistakes when speaking is indeed a perfect person, able to bridle their whole body as well.

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 →

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