Parallel Verses
NET Bible
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."
New American Standard Bible
For the choir director, for
I said, “I will
That I
I will guard
While the wicked are in my presence.”
King James Version
{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.
Holman Bible
For the choir director, for Jeduthun. A Davidic psalm.
so that I may not sin with my tongue;
I will guard my mouth with a muzzle
as long as the wicked are in my presence.”
International Standard Version
I told myself, "I will keep watch over my tongue to keep from sinning. I will muzzle my mouth when the wicked are around."
A Conservative Version
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 man is before me.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
That I may not sin with my tongue;
I will muzzle my mouth
While the wicked are in my presence.”
Bible in Basic English
I said, I will give attention to my ways, so that my tongue may do no wrong; I will keep my mouth under control, while the sinner is before me.
Darby Translation
{To the chief Musician, 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 muzzle, while the wicked is before me.
Julia Smith Translation
To the overseer, to Jeduthun: chanting of David. I said, I will watch my way from sinning with my tongue: I will watch for my mouth with a muzzle while yet the unjust one is before me.
King James 2000
[To the Chief Musician. 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 are before me.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I said, "I will guard my ways {that I may not sin} with my tongue. I will keep a muzzle over my mouth as long as [the] wicked [are] before me."
Modern King James verseion
To the Chief Musician, to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, I will take heed to my ways so that I do not sin with my tongue; I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked are before me.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
{To the Chanter, for praising, a Psalm of David} I said, "I will take heed to my ways, that I offend not in my tongue. I will keep my mouth as it were with a bridle, while the ungodly is in my sight."
New Heart English Bible
I said, "I will watch my ways, so that I do not sin with my tongue. I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me."
The Emphasized Bible
I said, to myself, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue, - I will put on my mouth a muzzle, So long as the lawless is before me.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
I said, "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."
Youngs Literal Translation
To the Overseer, to Jeduthun. -- A Psalm of David. I have said, 'I observe my ways, Against sinning with my tongue, I keep for my mouth a curb, while the wicked is before me.'
Themes
Heedfulness » Necessary » In worldly company
Repression of evil » Seven evils to be repressed » Evil speech
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Seven » Evils to be repressed » Evil speech
Sin » Should be » Guarded against
Speech/communication » Bridling your tongue
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Topics
References
Easton
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 39:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Prayer Of A Suffering Sinner
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." 2 I was stone silent; I held back the urge to speak. My frustration grew;
Cross References
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.