Psalms 141

Set a Guard Over My Mouth

1 LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee. References Lord: Psalms 22:19, 40:13, 70:5, 143:1, 143:7. Parallel theme: Psalms 71:12

2 Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. Prayer: Psalms 5:3, Proverbs 15:8, Daniel 9:21, Acts 3:1, 1 Timothy 2:8, Revelation 5:8. Sacrifice: Malachi 1:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 28:2, 63:4, 134:2 +5

3 Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. Parallel theme: Psalms 34:13, 39:1, 71:8, Micah 7:5, James 1:26, 3:2

4 Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties. Evil: Matthew 6:13, 1 Corinthians 15:33, James 1:13. Sin: Revelation 18:4. Parallel theme: Psalms 119:36, Deuteronomy 29:4, 1 Kings 8:58, Isaiah 63:17, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 2 Corinthians 6:17 +5

5 Let the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities. Prayer: Matthew 5:44. Parallel theme: 2 Chronicles 25:16, Proverbs 6:23, 15:5, 19:25, 25:12, Ecclesiastes 7:5, Galatians 6:1, Revelation 3:19 +4

6 When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.

7 Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth. Parallel theme: Psalms 53:5, Romans 8:36

8 But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the LordLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute. References God: 2 Chronicles 20:12, Isaiah 41:17. Faith: Psalms 2:12. Parallel theme: Psalms 102:17, John 14:18

9 Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity. Parallel theme: Psalms 38:12, 119:110, 140:5, 142:3, Proverbs 13:14, Jeremiah 18:22, Luke 20:20 +2

10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape. Evil: Proverbs 11:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 35:8, 140:9, Esther 7:10