Psalms 49:3

In 11 translations

BSB

My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.

KJV

My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.

WEB

My mouth will speak words of wisdom. My heart will utter understanding.

ASV

My mouth shall speak wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.

LSV

My mouth speaks wise things, || And the meditations of my heart [are] things of understanding.

YLT

My mouth speaketh wise things, And the meditations of my heart [are] things of understanding.

DBY

My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding:

DRC48:4

My mouth shall speak wisdom: and the meditation of my heart understanding.

GNV

My mouth shall speake of wisdome, and the meditation of mine heart is of knowledge.

JPS49:4

My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.

LXXE48:4

My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall bring forth understanding.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

WLC49:4

פִּ֭י יְדַבֵּ֣ר חָכְמ֑וֹת וְהָג֖וּת לִבִּ֣י תְבוּנֽוֹת׃KJV:Ps.49.3

LXX-Br48:4

Τὸ στόμα μου λαλήσει σοφίαν, καὶ ἡ μελέτη τῆς καρδίας μου σύνεσιν.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Matthew 12:35The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure.
• Psalms 19:14May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
• Proverbs 22:20–21Have I not written for you thirty sayings about counsel and knowledge, to show you true and reliable words, that you may soundly answer those who sent you?
• Proverbs 22:17Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge—
• Deuteronomy 32:2Let my teaching fall like rain and my speech settle like dew, like gentle rain on new grass, like showers on tender plants.
• 2 Timothy 3:15–17From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction,…
• Job 33:3My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.
• Job 33:33But if not, then listen to me; be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”
• Psalms 119:130The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple.
• Psalms 37:30The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
• Proverbs 4:1–2Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive.
• Psalms 45:1My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
• Proverbs 8:6–11Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right. For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. All the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked…
• Psalms 104:34May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.

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