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Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer.
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Beyond Actions to Thoughts
Commentators like Calvin and Barnes explain that this prayer is not just about avoiding sinful acts. It's a plea for God to govern our innermost being—our "meditation of my heart" and "words of my mouth." It reflects a desire for complete holiness, acknowledging that true righteousness starts internally and requires God's help.
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Psalms
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Let the words of my mouth—The words that I speak; all the words that I speak.
And the meditation of my heart—The thoughts of m…
19th Century
Anglican
Meditation. —Hebrew, higgaion. (Psalms 92:3.)
Baptist
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
David d…
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16th Century
Protestant
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart. David asks still more expressly to be strengthened by the grace of God, and thu…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Let the words of my mouth Meaning either his speech in common conversation, which should not be filthy and foolish, …
God's word warns the wicked not to continue in his wicked way, and warns the righteous not to turn from his good way. There is a reward, not only a…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Earlier, the psalmist gave thanks in many ways for the favors he had received and hoped for. Now he rises from considering these favors t…
