I cried out to him for help and praised him with my tongue.

I praise you constantly and speak of your splendor all day long.

I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commands.

The godly speak wise words and promote justice.

I am silent and cannot open my mouth because of what you have done.

I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.

O God, listen to my prayer! Pay attention to what I say!

which my lips uttered and my mouth spoke when I was in trouble.

I will sing a song that imparts wisdom; I will make insightful observations about the past.

O Lord, please accept the freewill offerings of my praise! Teach me your regulations!

You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful.

May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.

As if with choice meat you satisfy my soul. My mouth joyfully praises you,

I will tell about your justice, and all day long proclaim your salvation, though I cannot fathom its full extent.

A well-written song by Asaph. Pay attention, my people, to my instruction! Listen to the words I speak!

For they say cruel and deceptive things to me; they lie to me.

My mouth will praise the Lord. Let all who live praise his holy name forever!

But the king will rejoice in God; everyone who takes oaths in his name will boast, for the mouths of those who speak lies will be shut up.

It is like fine oil poured on the head which flows down the beard – Aaron’s beard, and then flows down his garments.