Psalms 141:3 net — O LORD, place a guard on my mouth! Protect the opening of my lips!

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"O LORD, place a guard on my mouth! Protect the opening of my lips!"

— Psalms 141:3, NET Bible

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Psalms 141 — Context

1

A psalm of David. O LORD, I cry out to you. Come quickly to me! Pay attention to me when I cry out to you!

2

May you accept my prayer like incense, my uplifted hands like the evening offering!

3

O LORD, place a guard on my mouth! Protect the opening of my lips!

4

Do not let me have evil desires, or participate in sinful activities with men who behave wickedly. I will not eat their delicacies.

5

May the godly strike me in love and correct me! May my head not refuse choice oil! Indeed, my prayer is a witness against their evil deeds.

6

They will be thrown down the side of a cliff by their judges. They will listen to my words, for they are pleasant.

Psalms 141:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 141:3 say?
Psalms 141:3 in the NET Bible reads: “O LORD, place a guard on my mouth! Protect the opening of my lips!”
Where is Psalms 141:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 141:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 141, verse 3.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 141:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 141:3 in?
Psalms 141:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 141:3?
Psalms 141:3 reads (NET): “O LORD, place a guard on my mouth! Protect the opening of my lips!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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