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Psalms 37:30
30The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just.
Psalms 37:30 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, And his tongue talks of justice.
- New Living Translation (NLT)The godly offer good counsel; they teach right from wrong.
Context of Psalms 37:30
28For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed; the offspring of the wicked will perish. 29The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever. The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just. 31The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip. 32The wicked lie in wait for the righteous, intent on putting them to death;
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פִּֽי־צַ֭דִּיק יֶהְגֶּ֣ה חָכְמָ֑ה וּ֝לְשׁוֹנ֗וֹ תְּדַבֵּ֥ר מִשְׁפָּֽט׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 37:30
- Psalms 71:15My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of your saving acts all day long— though I know not how to relate them all.
- Deuteronomy 6:7Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
- Proverbs 10:21The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.
- Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.
- Proverbs 25:11Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a ruling rightly given.
- Proverbs 27:9Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice.
- Matthew 12:35A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him.
- Ephesians 4:29Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
- Colossians 4:6Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
Commentaries on Psalms 37:30
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 30The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom - Foolish and corrupt conversation cannot come out of their mouth. They are taught of God, and they speak according to the wisdom that is from above.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 30The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom - That is, It is a characteristic of the righteous to speak “wise things;” not to utter folly. His conversation is serious, earnest, true, pure; and his words are faithful, kind, and just. This, as a part of human conduct, is one of the reasons why God will bless him with prosperity and length of days. And his tongue talketh of judgment - That is, of just or righteous things. See Matthew 12:35.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21-33Verses 21-33 The Lord our God requires that we do justly, and render to all their due. It is a great sin for those that are able, to deny the payment of just debts; it is a great misery not to be able to pay them. He that is truly merciful, will be ever merciful. We must leave our sins; learn to do well, and cleave to it. This is true religion. The blessing of God is the spring, sweetness, and security of all earthly enjoyments. And if we are sure of…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 30The righteous base their counsel on the Lord’s wisdom.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 30-3130-31. The righteous described as to the elements of character, thought, word, and action.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 37
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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