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Psalms 141:3 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Psalms 141:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 141 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.”
Psalms 141:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 141:3
"Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips." The petition shitah YHWH shomerah l'phi (set, O LORD, a guard for my mouth) asks for divine help controlling speech. Shomerah (guard/watchman) indicates sentinel protecting against invasion. Peh (mouth) encompasses all speech. Nitzrah al dal sefatai (keep watch over the door of my lips). Natsar (keep/guard/preserve); delet (door); sapah (lip). The double image—guard before mouth, door over lips—emphasizes desperate need for restraint. James 3:2-12 elaborates on the tongue's power and difficulty in taming it. David knew his own v...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 141:3
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“but deceives his heart”
“I will watch my ways, so that I don't sin with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me.”
“be careful of the words of your mouth!”
“and your lips from speaking lies.”
“the same is a perfect man”
“with your honor all the day.”
“and found nothing. I have resolved that my mouth shall not disobey.”