Psalms 141:3-4

[3] Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. [4] Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.

What is the context of Psalms 141:3-4?

Prayer for Safekeeping from Wickedness (Psalms 141:1-10 true)
Protection from Sin and Sinners (Psalms 141:1-10 true)
Give Ear to My Voice (Psalms 141:1-10 true)
Prayer for God’s Help in Maintaining Integrity (Psalms 141:1-10 true)
An Evening Prayer for Sanctification and Protection. (Psalms 141:1-10 true)
A Prayer for Maturity (Psalms 141:1-10 true)

What does Psalms 141:3-4 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

David asked God to help him control his speech ( Psalm 141:3). He also wanted the Lord to help him control his thoughts and actions ( Psalm 141:4). "Eating the delicacies" of the wicked pictures enjoying the sensual pleasures of ungodly people.

"All mortals tend to turn into the thing they are pretending to be." ^[1]