Psalms 141
Psalms 141 is part of “Book V: The Deuteronomy Book” (107–150) in the outline of Psalms.
Psalms 141 summary
David was in distress when he penned this psalm, pursued, it is most likely, by Saul, that violent man. Is any distressed? Let him pray; David did so, and had the comfort of it. I.
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David was in distress when he penned this psalm, pursued, it is most likely, by Saul, that violent man. Is any distressed? Let him pray; David did so, and had the comfort of it. I. He prays for God's favourable acceptance (Psa 141:1, Psa 141:2). II. For his powerful assistance (Psa 141:3, Psa 141:4). III. That others might be instrumental of good to his soul, as he hoped to be to the souls of others (Psa 141:5, Psa 141:6). IV. That he and his friends being now brought to the last extremity God would graciously appear for their relief and rescue (Psa 141:7-10). The mercy and grace of God are as necessary to us as they were to him, and therefore we should be humbly earnest for them in singing this psalm. A psalm of David.
Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Psalms 141 (ASV)
American Standard Version (public domain)
Set a Guard Over My Mouth
1A Psalm of David. Jehovah, I have called upon thee; make haste unto me: Give ear unto my voice, when I call unto thee. 2Let my prayer be set forth as incense before thee; The lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. 3Set a watch, O Jehovah, before my mouth; Keep the door of my lips. 4Incline not my heart to any evil thing, To practise deeds of wickedness With men that work iniquity: And let me not eat of their dainties. 5Let the righteous smite me, [it shall be] a kindness; And let him reprove me, [it shall be as] oil upon the head; Let not my head refuse it: For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue. 6Their judges are thrown down by the sides of the rock; And they shall hear my words; for they are sweet. 7As when one ploweth and cleaveth the earth, Our bones are scattered at the mouth of Sheol. 8For mine eyes are unto thee, O Jehovah the Lord: In thee do I take refuge; leave not my soul destitute. 9Keep me from the snare which they have laid for me, And from the gins of the workers of iniquity. 10Let the wicked fall into their own nets, Whilst that I withal escape.