Parallel Verses
Amplified
Even before there is a word on my tongue [still unspoken],
Behold, O Lord, You know it all.
New American Standard Bible
Behold, O Lord, You
King James Version
For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.
Holman Bible
You know all about it, Lord.
International Standard Version
Even before I have formed a word with my tongue, you, LORD, know it completely!
A Conservative Version
For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou know it altogether.
American Standard Version
For there is not a word in my tongue, But, lo, O Jehovah, thou knowest it altogether.
Bible in Basic English
For there is not a word on my tongue which is not clear to you, O Lord.
Darby Translation
For there is not yet a word on my tongue, but lo, O Jehovah, thou knowest it altogether.
Julia Smith Translation
For not a word in my tongue, behold, O Jehovah, thou knewest all of it
King James 2000
For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, you know it altogether.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For [there is] not a word [yet] on my tongue, [but] behold, O Yahweh, you know it completely.
Modern King James verseion
For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O Jehovah, You know it altogether.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For lo, there is not a word in my tongue, but thou, O LORD, knowest it altogether.
NET Bible
Certainly my tongue does not frame a word without you, O Lord, being thoroughly aware of it.
New Heart English Bible
For there is not a word on my tongue, but, behold, LORD, you know it altogether.
The Emphasized Bible
Surely there hath not been a word on my tongue, but behold! O Yahweh, thou hast observed it on every side.
Webster
For there is not a word on my tongue, but lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.
World English Bible
For there is not a word on my tongue, but, behold, Yahweh, you know it altogether.
Youngs Literal Translation
For there is not a word in my tongue, Lo, O Jehovah, Thou hast known it all!
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Verse Info
Context Readings
The All-Knowing, Ever-Present God
3
You scrutinize my path and my lying down,
And You are intimately acquainted with all my ways.
Even before there is a word on my tongue [still unspoken],
Behold, O Lord, You know it all.
You have enclosed me behind and before,
And [You have] placed Your hand upon me.
Names
Cross References
Job 8:2
“How long will you say these things?
And will the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?
Psalm 50:19-21
“You give your mouth to evil
And your tongue frames deceit.
Job 42:3
“[You said to me] ‘Who is this that darkens and obscures counsel [by words] without knowledge?’
Therefore [I now see] I have [rashly] uttered that which I did not understand,
Things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.
Job 42:6-8
“Therefore I retract [my words and hate myself]
And I repent in dust and ashes.”
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable and pleasing in Your sight,
O Lord, my [firm, immovable] rock and my Redeemer.
Jeremiah 29:23
because they have acted foolishly in Israel and have committed adultery with their neighbors’ wives and in My Name have spoken false and concocted words, which I did not command them. I am He who knows and I am a witness,” says the Lord.’”
Zephaniah 1:12
“It will come about at that time
That I will search Jerusalem with lamps
And I will punish the men
Who [like old wine] are stagnant in spirit,
Who say in their hearts,
‘The Lord will not do good, nor will He do evil.’
Malachi 3:13-16
“Your words have been harsh against Me,” says the Lord. “But you say, ‘What have we spoken against You?’
Matthew 12:35-37
Hebrews 4:12-13
For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged
James 1:26
If anyone thinks himself to be religious [scrupulously observant of the rituals of his faith], and does not control his tongue but deludes his own heart, this person’s religion is worthless (futile, barren).
James 3:2-10
For we all stumble and sin in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says [never saying the wrong thing], he is a perfect man [fully developed in character, without serious flaws], able to bridle his whole body and rein in his entire nature [taming his human faults and weaknesses].
Job 38:2
“Who is this that darkens counsel [questioning my authority and wisdom]
By words without knowledge?