KJV ORIGINAL
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Keep your tongue from evil, and don't let your lips speak lies or deception.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is teaching us to guard our speech—avoid saying harmful things and don't be dishonest with our words.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is attributed to David, written during a time when he pretended to be insane before King Achish to escape danger. The psalm reflects on God's protection and teaches practical wisdom for living righteously. In ancient Hebrew culture, words were considered extremely powerful, and controlling one's speech was seen as a mark of wisdom and spiritual maturity.
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