Psalm 39:1

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided, "I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man."

1 Kings 2:4

and the Lord will fulfill his promise to me, 'If your descendants watch their step and live faithfully in my presence with all their heart and being, then,' he promised, 'you will not fail to have a successor on the throne of Israel.'

2 Kings 10:31

But Jehu did not carefully and wholeheartedly obey the law of the Lord God of Israel. He did not repudiate the sins which Jeroboam had encouraged Israel to commit.

1 Chronicles 16:41

Joining them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the Lord. (For his loyal love endures!)

Job 2:10

But he replied, "You're talking like one of the godless women would do! Should we receive what is good from God, and not also receive what is evil?" In all this Job did not sin by what he said.

Psalm 62:1

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. For God alone I patiently wait; he is the one who delivers me.

Psalm 119:9

(Bet) How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions!

Psalm 141:3

O Lord, place a guard on my mouth! Protect the opening of my lips!

1 Chronicles 25:1-6

David and the army officers selected some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy as they played stringed instruments and cymbals. The following men were assigned this responsibility:

Psalm 12:4

They say, "We speak persuasively; we know how to flatter and boast. Who is our master?"

Psalm 34:13

Then make sure you don't speak evil words or use deceptive speech!

Psalm 73:8-9

They mock and say evil things; they proudly threaten violence.

Psalm 77:1

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of Asaph. I will cry out to God and call for help! I will cry out to God and he will pay attention to me.

Proverbs 4:26-27

Make the path for your feet level, so that all your ways may be established.

Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 21:23

The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

Amos 5:13

For this reason whoever is smart keeps quiet in such a time, for it is an evil time.

Micah 7:5-6

Do not rely on a friend; do not trust a companion! Don't even share secrets with the one who lies in your arms!

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.

Hebrews 2:1

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

James 1:26

If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.

James 3:2-8

For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well.

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Summary

{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, etc

General references

Bible References

I said

Psalm 119:9
(Bet) How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions!
1 Kings 2:4
and the Lord will fulfill his promise to me, 'If your descendants watch their step and live faithfully in my presence with all their heart and being, then,' he promised, 'you will not fail to have a successor on the throne of Israel.'
2 Kings 10:31
But Jehu did not carefully and wholeheartedly obey the law of the Lord God of Israel. He did not repudiate the sins which Jeroboam had encouraged Israel to commit.
Proverbs 4:26
Make the path for your feet level, so that all your ways may be established.
Hebrews 2:1
Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

That i

Psalm 12:4
They say, "We speak persuasively; we know how to flatter and boast. Who is our master?"
Psalm 73:8
They mock and say evil things; they proudly threaten violence.
Psalm 141:3
O Lord, place a guard on my mouth! Protect the opening of my lips!
Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 21:23
The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

My mouth, etc

James 1:26
If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.
James 3:2
For we all stumble in many ways. If someone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect individual, able to control the entire body as well.

While

Amos 5:13
For this reason whoever is smart keeps quiet in such a time, for it is an evil time.
Micah 7:5
Do not rely on a friend; do not trust a companion! Don't even share secrets with the one who lies in your arms!
Colossians 4:5
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.

General references

Proverbs 13:3
The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.
Isaiah 36:21
They were silent and did not respond, for the king had ordered, "Don't respond to him."
James 3:3
And if we put bits into the mouths of horses to get them to obey us, then we guide their entire bodies.

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