I said, "I will watch my ways so that I will not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle as long as the wicked are present." Cross References James 1:26If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless. James 3:2 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. James 3:5 In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. 1 Kings 2:4 and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: 'If your descendants take heed to walk in truth before Me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.' 2 Kings 10:31 Yet Jehu was not careful to follow the instruction of the LORD, the God of Israel, with all his heart. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit. 1 Chronicles 16:41 With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for "His loving devotion endures forever." Job 2:10 "You speak as a foolish woman speaks," he told her. "Should we accept from God only good and not adversity?" In all this, Job did not sin in what he said. Job 6:24 Teach me, and I will be silent. Help me understand how I have erred. Psalm 17:3 You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth. Psalm 34:13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech. Psalm 119:9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word. Psalm 141:3 Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips. Chapter Outline 1. David's care of his thoughts4. The consideration of the brevity and vanity of life 7. the reverence of God's judgments 10. and prayer, are his bridles of impatience Jump to Previous Attention Bridle Chief Choirmaster Control David Director Guard Heed Jeduthun Leader Mouth Musician Music-Maker Muzzle Presence Psalm Sin Sinner Tongue Watch Ways Wicked WrongJump to Next Attention Bridle Chief Choirmaster Control David Director Guard Heed Jeduthun Leader Mouth Musician Music-Maker Muzzle Presence Psalm Sin Sinner Tongue Watch Ways Wicked Wrong |
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