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 · 2000My mouth shall speak wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
KJV
King James Version · 1611My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901My mouth shall speak wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949From my mouth will come words of wisdom; and in the thoughts of my heart will be knowledge.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862My mouth speaketh wise things, And the meditations of my heart <FI>are<Fi> things of understanding.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752God 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 · 1890My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding:
Context
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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