Devine Scripture

Psalms 49:3

Psalms chapter 49 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

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.

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.