Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
Because
Bible References
Because
Philippians 1:23
My own desire is to depart and be with Christ, for this would be far better.
1 John 3:2
Dear friends, we are God's Children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is that, when it is revealed, we shall be like Christ; because we shall see him as he is.
Lips
Romans 6:19
I can but speak as men do because of the weakness of your earthly nature. Once you offered every part of your bodies to the service of impurity, and of wickedness, which leads to further wickedness. Now, in the same way, offer them to the service of Righteousness, which leads to holiness.
Romans 12:1
I entreat you, then, Brothers, by the mercies of God, to offer your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, for this is your rational worship.
1 Corinthians 6:20
Moreover, you are not your own masters; you were bought, and the price was paid. Therefore, honor God in your bodies.
Hebrews 13:15
Through him let us offer, as our sacrifice, continual praise to God--an offering from lips that glorify his Name.
James 3:5
So is it with the tongue. Small as it is, it is a great boaster. Think how tiny a spark may set the largest forest ablaze!