Dictionary term
Psalm 141
Direct answer
Psalm 141 is a prayer for guarded speech, pure worship, correction, and protection from being drawn into evil.
Psalm 141 asks God to guard the mouth, heart, worship, and path.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Blessings & Christian Protection
- Also appears in
- Blessings & Christian Protection
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Psalm 141 when explaining speech discipline, anger, temptation, correction, evening prayer, and guarded hearts.
- Do not use it for
- Do not use Psalm 141 only against others; it begins with self-examination.
- Reference category
- Blessings & Christian Protection
- Related terms
- Blessing, Name of Jesus, Blood of Jesus, Armor of God
The story behind Psalm 141
The psalm has been associated with evening prayer, penitence, monastic offices, and devotional self-examination.
Psalm 141 in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Psalm 141 asks whether worship is shaping speech before speech harms the day.
The Great Almanac frames Psalm 141 with educational restraint. Mystical or symbolic language may be meaningful, but it should not be exaggerated into certainty, panic, or permission to ignore ordinary responsibility.
Psalm 141 in the Bible
Psalm 141 asks for prayer like incense, a guard over the mouth, refusal of evil, and protection from traps.
Why Psalm 141 matters
Psalm 141 matters because protection is not only from outside enemies; it is also from one's own speech and desires.
Example in a reading: A page can say the first protection requested is not against an enemy, but over the speaker's own mouth.
Interpretive caution: Do not use Psalm 141 only against others; it begins with self-examination.
How Psalm 141 is used in a reading
Use Psalm 141 when explaining speech discipline, anger, temptation, correction, evening prayer, and guarded hearts.
Where interpretation stops
Information on Psalm 141 is presented strictly for educational, historical, and devotional purposes. Complex or sensitive spiritual topics are approached with absolute calm and balance, avoiding any ritual instructions, superstitions, or exaggerated claims. If you are experiencing distress, anxiety, or safety concerns related to these themes, we warmly encourage seeking support from trusted local pastoral, clinical, or counseling resources to ensure your well-being.
Safety note
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
The page starts with a direct definition, then separates use, example, caution, spiritual meaning, and historical context. For astrology, occult, demonology, curse, and spiritual warfare terms, the editorial rule is to explain the term without making fear-based, fatalistic, medical, legal, financial, or ritual-instruction claims.
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