Psalms 34:13 net — Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech!

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"Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech!"

— Psalms 34:13, NET Bible

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Psalms 34:13 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.”
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ASV
“Keep thy tongue from evil, And thy lips from speaking guile. ”
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WEB
“Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking lies.”
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DRB
“But as for me, when they were troublesome to me, I was clothed with haircloth. I humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer shall be turned into my bosom.”
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BBE
“Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from words of deceit.”
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KJVA
“Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.”
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Psalms 34 — Context

Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.

Come children! Listen to me! I will teach you what it means to fear the LORD.

Do you want to really live? Would you love to live a long, happy life?

Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech!

Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!

The LORD pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.

But the LORD opposes evildoers and wipes out all memory 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 NET Bible reads: “Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech!”

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 (NET): “Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech!” 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.

Psalms 34:13 net — Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech!

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