Psalms 39:1

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Psalms 39:1–3 · Berean Standard Bible

1 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.”

2 I was speechless and still; I remained silent, even from speaking good, and my sorrow was stirred.

3 My heart grew hot within me; as I mused, the fire burned. Then I spoke with my tongue:

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1 Chronicles 25:1

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1 Chronicles 25:2

From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king.

1 Chronicles 25:3

From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD.

1 Chronicles 25:4

From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.

1 Chronicles 25:5

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1 Chronicles 25:6

All these were under the direction of their fathers for the music of the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres, for the service of the house of God. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the direction of the king.

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1 Kings 2:4

and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: ‘If your descendants take heed to walk faithfully 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.

Proverbs 4:26

Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure.

Proverbs 4:27

Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil.

Hebrews 2:1

We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

Psalms 12:4

They say, “With our tongues we will prevail. We own our lips—who can be our master?”

Psalms 73:8

They mock and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression.

Psalms 73:9

They set their mouths against the heavens, and their tongues strut across the earth.

Psalms 141:3

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Proverbs 18:21

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Proverbs 21:23

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James 1:26

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

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James 3:3

When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal.

James 3:4

Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.

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.

James 3:6

The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

James 3:7

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James 3:8

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