Psalms 39:1

Psalms chapter 39 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

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.

King James Version · 1611

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.

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

v.1This passage

v.2I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; And my sorrow was stirred.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Hebrews 2:1
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest haply we drift away from them.
James 1:26
If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man’s religion is vain.
Psalms 34:13
Keep thy tongue from evil, And thy lips from speaking guile.
Psalms 62:1
My soul waiteth in silence for God only: From himcomethmy salvation.
Psalms 141:3
Set a watch, O Jehovah, before my mouth; Keep the door of my lips.
Psalms 119:9
Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word.