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Berean Standard Bible

“Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.”

Psalms 141:3

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Study note

Psalms 141 is an evening prayer of David, asking that his prayer rise before God like incense and his lifted hands be like the evening sacrifice. He is surrounded by people who do evil and is tempted to join them.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.

World English Bible (WEB)

Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips.

King James Version (KJV)

Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Set a watch, O Jehovah, before my mouth; Keep the door of my lips.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

O Lord, keep a watch over my mouth; keep the door of my lips.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Pon, oh Jehová, guarda á mi boca: guarda la puerta de mis labios.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Ayúdame, Señor, a mantener cerrada mi boca y sellados mis labios.

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