Psalms 39:1

For the choirmaster. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, “I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present.”

Cross References (21)

  • Proverbs 21:23 (35)

    He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.

  • Psalms 141:3 (27)

    Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.

  • James 1:26 (23)

    If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is wort

  • Psalms 119:9 (19)

    How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.

  • James 3:2–8 (18)

    We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole

  • Psalms 34:13 (18)

    Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.

  • Micah 7:5–6 (17)

    Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms.

  • Hebrews 2:1 (14)

    We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

  • Proverbs 18:21 (13)

    Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

  • 1 Kings 2:4 (13)

    and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: ‘If your descendants take heed to walk faithfully before Me with all

  • Proverbs 4:26–27 (13)

    Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure.

  • Psalms 12:4 (12)

    They say, “With our tongues we will prevail. We own our lips—who can be our master?”

  • Colossians 4:5 (11)

    Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.

  • Job 2:10 (10)

    “You speak as a foolish woman speaks,” he told her. “Should we accept from God only good and not adversity?” In all this

  • Psalms 62:1 (10)

    For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from H

  • Amos 5:13 (9)

    Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil.

  • Psalms 77:1 (8)

    For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph. I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me.

  • 2 Kings 10:31 (7)

    Yet Jehu was not careful to follow the instruction of the LORD, the God of Israel, with all his heart. He did not turn a

  • Psalms 73:8–9 (7)

    They mock and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression.

  • 1 Chronicles 16:41 (6)

    With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His

  • 1 Chronicles 25:1–6 (4)

    Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy