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Psalms 34:13

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

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Keep thy tongue from evil,.... This, and what follows in this verse and Psa 34:14, point at the things wherein the fear…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Keep thy tongue from evil - From speaking wrong things. Always give utterance to truth, and truth alone. The meaning is,…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Psalms 34:11-22

David, in this latter part of the psalm, undertakes to teach children. Though a man of war, and anointed to be king, he…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Keep Guard. Cp. Pro 13:3 (R.V.); Pro 21:23; Psa 39:1; Jas 3:2 ff.

guile Deceit. Cp. Psa 35:20; Psa 36:3.