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Your Tongue Steers Your Life
Commentators emphasize the disproportionate power of the tongue. Charles Spurgeon compares it to a ship's rudder, explaining that if you can control your tongue, you can steer your entire life. He notes that the tongue holds the power of "life or death," so submitting it to God is essential for a life of peace and purpose.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 34:13
18th Century
Theologian
Keep thy tongue from evil - From speaking wrong things. Always give utterance to truth, and truth alone. The meaning is that this i…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 34:12–13
19th Century
Preacher
What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good? Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
John Calvin
On Psalms 34:13
16th Century
Theologian
Keep thy tongue from evil. The precept David delivers here relates to a very rare virtue: that we should be truthful and free from deceit …
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John Gill
On Psalms 34:13
17th Century
Pastor
Keep your tongue from evil
This, and what follows in this verse and (Psalms 34:14) , point at the things…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 34:11–22
17th Century
Minister
Let young people set out in life by learning the fear of the Lord, if they desire true comfort here and eternal happiness hereafter. Those will be …