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Bible verse
Psalm 19:14
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”
What it means
This is a prayer for the whole inner life, that even our unspoken thoughts and offhand words would be pleasing to God. It names Him strength and redeemer, the One who both holds us and buys us back when we fail. We cannot polish our own hearts into acceptance, but Christ our Redeemer makes our stammering words welcome before the Father. Pray this before you speak, and let the Lord who saved you also school your tongue and quiet your mind.
Psalm 19:14 at a glance
| Reference | Psalm 19:14 |
|---|---|
| Book | Psalm |
| Chapter to read it in | Psalm 19 |
| Topic | holiness |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Questions people ask
Where do I find Psalm 19:14?
It is in Psalm, in Psalm 19. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
How can I pray Psalm 19:14?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in Psalm 19:14, before any of us arrive. We bring you Psalm 19:14, holiness. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Psalm 19 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Psalm 19:14 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
