Psalms
“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”
Psalms 19:14
Psalms 19:14 (KJV) speaks to prayer, meditation on word, and guarding the heart — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
Philippians 4:6“If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.”
John 15:7“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”
Jeremiah 33:3“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.”
Matthew 6:9“But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.”
Matthew 6:6“Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.”
Psalms 55:17
Common questions
What does Psalms 19:14 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 19:14 reads: "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer." The verse speaks to prayer, meditation on word, and guarding the heart. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 19 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 19:14 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer." is Psalms 19:14 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 19.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 19:14?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 19:14 include Philippians 4:6, John 15:7, and Jeremiah 33:3. Reading them alongside Psalms 19:14 deepens the theme of prayer.
How can I pray with Psalms 19:14?
Read Psalms 19:14 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.