Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 39:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 39:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 39 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. 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. my mouth: Heb. a bridle, or, muzzle for my mouth”
Psalms 39:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 39:1
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. This psalm opens with David's resolution regarding speech control in the presence of the wicked. The verse reveals mature spiritual wisdom: sometimes silence is more godly than speech, particularly when speaking would cause the wicked to blaspheme God or when inner turmoil might produce sinful words.'I will take heed to my ways' (eshmerah derakai, אֶשְׁמְרָה דְרָכָי) uses military/guard language—David commits to stand watch over his conduct. The specific focus ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 39:1
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“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”
“Yahweh”
“but deceives his heart”
“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.”
“and your lips from speaking lies.”
“the same is a perfect man”
“be careful of the words of your mouth!”
“lest perhaps we drift away.”
“saying”
“Ponder the path of thy feet”