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they teach right from wrong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/37.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, And his tongue talks of justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, And his tongue speaks justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, And his tongue speaks justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, And his tongue speaks justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, And his tongue speaks justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous proclaims wisdom, And his tongue speaks justice <i>and</i> truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom; his tongue speaks what is just.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom; his tongue speaks what is just. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom, And his tongue speaketh justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Words of wisdom come when good people speak for justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom, and his tongue speaketh judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous person reflects on wisdom. His tongue speaks what is fair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The words of good people are wise, and they are always fair. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous one produces wisdom; his tongue speaks justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The godly speak wise words and promote justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, "" And his tongue speaks judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The mouth of the righteous uttereth wisdom, And his tongue speaketh judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The mouth of the just one shall speak wisdom, and his tongue shall speak judgment.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom : and his tongue shall speak judgment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 36:30>The mouth of the just one will express wisdom, and his tongue will speak judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom; his tongue speaks what is right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak justice.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous attends to wisdom and his tongue speaks judgment.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous uttereth wisdom, And his tongue speaketh justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous will meditate wisdom, and his tongue will speak of judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/37-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=4313" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/37.htm">Do Not Envy Those who Do Wrong</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever. <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî- (N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">The mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dîq (Adj-ms) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">of the righteous man</a> <a href="/hebrew/1897.htm" title="1897: yeh·geh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To moan, growl, utter, speak, muse. A primitive root; to murmur; by implication, to ponder.">utters</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥāḵ·māh (N-fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">wisdom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3956.htm" title="3956: ū·lə·šō·w·nōw (Conj-w:: N-csc:: 3ms) -- Tongue. Or lashon; also feminine lshonah; from lashan; the tongue, used literally, and figuratively.">and his tongue</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: tə·ḏab·bêr (V-Piel-Imperf-3fs) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">speaks</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pāṭ (N-ms) -- Judgment. ">justice.</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Proverbs 10:31</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm">Proverbs 15:28</a></span><br />The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a></span><br />But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34-35</a></span><br />You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Proverbs 10:11</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a></span><br />Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Colossians 4:6</a></span><br />Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-23.htm">Proverbs 16:23</a></span><br />The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45</a></span><br />The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm">Proverbs 12:18</a></span><br />Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-4.htm">Proverbs 18:4</a></span><br />The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-7.htm">Proverbs 15:7</a></span><br />The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:12</a></span><br />The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Isaiah 50:4</a></span><br />The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-11.htm">Proverbs 25:11</a></span><br />A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, and his tongue talks of judgment.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-15.htm">Psalm 71:15,24</a></b></br> My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness <i>and</i> thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers <i>thereof</i>… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/6-7.htm">Deuteronomy 6:7-9</a></b></br> And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-21.htm">Proverbs 10:21,31</a></b></br> The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/37-27.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/37-28.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/psalms/37-28.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/psalms/36-3.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/37-29.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/37-28.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/15-2.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/psalms/36-1.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/psalms/35-28.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/john/9-37.htm">Talketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-19.htm">Talks</a> <a href="/psalms/35-28.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/psalms/35-28.htm">Uttereth</a> <a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Utters</a> <a href="/psalms/33-5.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/psalms/36-3.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/37-37.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/50-6.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/psalms/38-13.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/37-32.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/40-9.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/psalms/41-6.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/psalms/41-6.htm">Speaks</a> <a href="/psalms/38-12.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-22.htm">Talketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-19.htm">Talks</a> <a href="/psalms/39-1.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/psalms/68-33.htm">Uttereth</a> <a href="/psalms/41-6.htm">Utters</a> <a href="/psalms/49-3.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/psalms/38-14.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 37</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/37-1.htm">David persuades to patience and confidence in God, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">by the different estate of the godly and the wicked</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/37.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/37.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of speech that aligns with God's truth. In biblical context, wisdom is often associated with the fear of the Lord (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). The righteous man, therefore, is one who lives in reverence to God and reflects His character through wise speech. Wisdom in the Bible is not merely intellectual but practical, guiding one's actions and decisions. The righteous man's words are a reflection of his heart, which is aligned with God's will (<a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34</a>). This aligns with the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, such as Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, which frequently highlight the value of wise speech.<p><b>and his tongue speaks justice</b><br>Justice in the biblical sense is rooted in God's character and His laws. The righteous man's speech is not only wise but also just, reflecting God's concern for fairness and righteousness. This phrase suggests that the righteous man advocates for what is right and fair, echoing the prophetic calls for justice found throughout the Old Testament (<a href="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Isaiah 1:17</a>, <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>). In a cultural context, justice was a key aspect of Israelite society, where leaders and judges were expected to uphold God's standards. The righteous man's speech serves as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate embodiment of justice and righteousness (<a href="/isaiah/42.htm">Isaiah 42:1-4</a>). Jesus' teachings and actions consistently demonstrated a commitment to justice, providing a model for believers to follow.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/37.htm">Psalm 37</a>, King David, is traditionally understood to have written this psalm. He was the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart, known for his wisdom and justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous_man.htm">The Righteous Man</a></b><br>This refers to individuals who live in accordance with God's laws and principles, embodying wisdom and justice in their speech and actions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_and_justice.htm">Wisdom and Justice</a></b><br>These are key themes in the psalm, representing the qualities that the righteous are expected to exhibit. Wisdom is the application of knowledge and understanding, while justice involves fairness and righteousness in dealings with others.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Our words have the power to build up or tear down. As believers, we are called to use our speech to impart wisdom and justice, reflecting the character of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_righteous_speech.htm">Cultivating Righteous Speech</a></b><br>Righteous speech is a result of a heart aligned with God. Regular study of Scripture and prayer can help cultivate a heart that naturally speaks wisdom and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_and_justice_in_action.htm">Wisdom and Justice in Action</a></b><br>Speaking wisdom and justice is not just about words but also about actions. Our lives should be a testament to the wisdom and justice we profess.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_tongue.htm">Guarding the Tongue</a></b><br>The tongue can be a source of great good or harm. We must be vigilant in guarding our speech, ensuring it aligns with God's truth and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ_in_our_speech.htm">Reflecting Christ in Our Speech</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, our speech should reflect His character. This means speaking truth in love, offering encouragement, and standing for justice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_37.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 37</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_perverse_mouth.htm">What defines a perverse mouth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_37_4_with_reality.htm">How do we reconcile Psalm 37:4 with real-world evidence where even the most faithful often do not receive the desires of their hearts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_wicked_people_prosper_despite_psalm_37_9.htm">How can Psalm 37:9 ('evildoers shall be cut off') be taken seriously when many wicked individuals throughout history have lived long and prosperous lives?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_12_6_align_with_wicked's_fate.htm">In Job 12:6, how does the idea that 'the tents of robbers are at peace' harmonize with other scriptures that insist the wicked are eventually punished?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/37.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 30.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom</span>. (On the essential union of wisdom with goodness, see the Proverbs, <span class="accented">passim.</span>) <span class="cmt_word">And his tongue talketh of judgment;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> utters only what is morally right, and,, in accordance with' truth and goodness. Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." A good man out of the good treasure of his heart can only bring forth good things (<a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34, 35</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/37-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(pî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the righteous man</span><br /><span class="heb">צַ֭דִּיק</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">utters</span><br /><span class="heb">יֶהְגֶּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(yeh·geh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1897.htm">Strong's 1897: </a> </span><span class="str2">To moan, growl, utter, speak, muse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wisdom,</span><br /><span class="heb">חָכְמָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥāḵ·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wisdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his tongue</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝לְשׁוֹנ֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·šō·w·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">The tongue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">speaks</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּדַבֵּ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḏab·bêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">justice.</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפָּֽט׃</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pāṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/37-30.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 37:30 The mouth of the righteous talks (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/37-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 37:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 37:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/37-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 37:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 37:31" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>