Psalms 49:3

What does Psalms 49:3 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 49:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

My mouth shall speak wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

My mouth shall speak wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

From my mouth will come words of wisdom; and in the thoughts of my heart will be knowledge.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

My mouth speaketh wise things, And the meditations of my heart <FI>are<Fi> things of understanding.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

God shall come manifestly: our God shall come, and shall not keep silence. A fire shall burn before him: and a mighty tempest shall be round about him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding:

Context

v.2Both low and high, Rich and poor together.

v.3This passage

v.4I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 119:130

    The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.

  • Job 33:33

    If not, hearken thou unto me: Hold thy peace, and I will teach thee wisdom.

  • Proverbs 4:1

    Hear, mysons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:

  • Proverbs 8:6

    Hear, for I will speak excellent things; And the opening of my lips shall be right things.

  • Psalms 104:34

    Let my meditation be sweet unto him: I will rejoice in Jehovah.

  • Proverbs 22:17

    Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, And apply thy heart unto my knowledge.

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