Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
What does Psalms 19:14 mean?
God's word warns the wicked not to go on in his wicked way, and warns the righteous not to turn from his good way. There is a reward, not only after keeping, but in keeping God's commandments.
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Commentary on Psalms 19:14
Let the words of my mouth - The words that I speak; all the words that Ispeak. And the meditation of my heart - The thoughts of my heart. Be acceptable in thy sight - Be such as thou wilt approve; or, be such as will be pleasing to thee; such as will give thee delight or satisfaction; such as will be agreeable to thee. Compare Proverbs 14:35 ; Isaiah 56:7 ; Isaiah 60:7 ; Jeremiah 6:20 ; Exodus 28:38 ; Leviticus 22:20-21 ; Leviticus 19:5 .
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Context in Psalms 19
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Psalms 19 belongs to the early movement of the book, especially the section often described as Book I. Psalms is the Bible’s great book of sung prayer, teaching the full range of faithful speech from anguish and repentance to jubilation and doxology. Read this chapter with the wider themes of prayer, praise, and lament in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
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Who quoted Psalms 19:14?
Find out who used Psalms 19:14 in their speeches and writings. Which famous people quoted Psalms 19:14?
Boney M. used Psalms 19:14 in Rivers of Babylon.