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Take control of what I say, O Lord, and guard my lips. --- Psalm 141:3 NLT James wrote that “the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body” (James 3:6). On the average, a person opens his or her mouth approximately 700 times a day to speak. David wisely asked God to keep him from speaking evil---even as he underwent persecution. Jesus himself was silent before his accusers (Matthew 26:63). Knowing the power of the tongue, we would do well to ask God to guard what we say so that our words will bring honor to his name. --- Life Application Study Bible notes