Psalms 34:13 kjva — Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile."

— Psalms 34:13, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 34 — Context

10

The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.

11

Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

12

What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?

13

Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

14

Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

15

The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.

16

The face of the Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.

Psalms 34:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 34:13 say?
Psalms 34:13 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.”
Where is Psalms 34:13 in the Bible?
Psalms 34:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 34, verse 13.
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 34:13.
What translation should I read Psalms 34:13 in?
Psalms 34:13 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 34:13?
Psalms 34:13 reads (KJVA): “Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.” 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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