Psalms 34:13
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 34
“Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.”Psalms 34:13
What Does Psalms 34:13 Mean?
Psalms 34:13 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 34, verse 13 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Self-Control, and Truth.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Psalms 34:13 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 1:26“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.”Psalms 141:3“Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.”James 3:2“For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.”Psalms 39:1“I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.”James 3:5“Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!”Proverbs 21:23“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”1 Peter 2:1“Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,”1 Peter 2:22“Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:”Colossians 3:9“Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;”James 1:19“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”Proverbs 13:3“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.”Proverbs 12:19“The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.”Proverbs 12:22“Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.”Proverbs 18:21“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”Matthew 12:35“A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.”Revelation 14:5“And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.”1 Samuel 29:8“And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant so long as I have been with thee unto this day, that I may not go fight against the enemies of my lord the king?”Job 15:13“That thou turnest thy spirit against God, and lettest such words go out of thy mouth?”Psalms 55:11“Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her streets.”Proverbs 19:9“A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.”
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