King James Bible
KJVSet a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Psalms 141:3 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Set a watch, O Jehovah, before my mouth; Keep the door of my lips. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth: and a door round about my lips. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Set a watch, O Jehovah, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my tips. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. | |
World English BibleWEB | Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Set, O Jehovah, a watch for my mouth, Watch Thou over the door of my lips. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. |