Psalms 37:30
What does Psalms 37:30 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 37:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 37:30 means
This verse describes two key manifestations of the righteous person's spiritual integrity: their communication is guided by divine wisdom and justice. "The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom" indicates that their speech is not reckless or foolish, but rather reflects discerning insight, godly counsel, and a perspective rooted in truth. Furthermore, "his tongue speaketh justice" means their words are characterized by fairness, equity, and moral uprightness. They champion what is right and speak out against wrongdoing, reflecting God's own character. This highlights that their inner righteousness extends to their outward expressions, influencing their interactions and impact on the world.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom, And his tongue speaketh justice.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom, And his tongue speaketh justice.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The mouth of the good man says words of wisdom; the talk of his tongue is of righteousness.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The mouth of the righteous uttereth wisdom, And his tongue speaketh judgment.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The mouth of the righteous proffereth wisdom, and his tongue speaketh judgment;
Context
Following the promise of the righteous inheriting the land forever in verse 29, this verse shifts to describing the internal qualities and outward expressions of such an individual. It highlights their wisdom and just speech, showing that their character is aligned with God's. This description of their verbal integrity naturally leads to the internal source of their stability—God's law in their heart—in the next verse.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 12:35
The good man out of his good treasure bringeth forth good things: and the evil man out of his evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
- Proverbs 25:11
A word fitly spoken Islikeapples of gold in network of silver.
- Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolishdoethnot so.
- Deuteronomy 6:7
and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thy house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
- Proverbs 27:9
Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
- Colossians 4:6
Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one.
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