Psalm 17:4 “As for the deeds of men— by the word of Your lips I have avoided the w…”

Psalm 17:4

As for the deeds of men— by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.

World English Bible

As for the deeds of men, by the word of your lips, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.

American Standard Version

As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the ways of the violent.

Geneva Bible 1599

Concerning the workes of men, by the wordes of thy lips I kept mee from the paths of the cruell man.

Darby Translation

Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept from the paths of the violent [man].

Young's Literal Translation

As to doings of man, Through a word of Thy lips I have observed The paths of a destroyer;

Bible in Basic English

As for the works of men, by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.

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Cross references

“works”

1 Corinthians 3:3 Psalm 14:1–3 Genesis 6:11 Job 15:16 Job 31:33 Genesis 6:5

1 Corinthians 3:3 · BSB

for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man?

Psalm 14:1–3 · BSB

The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good.

Genesis 6:11 · BSB

Now the earth was corrupt in the sight of God, and full of violence.

Job 15:16 · BSB

how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks injustice like water?

Job 31:33 · BSB

if I have covered my transgressions like Adam by hiding my guilt in my heart,

Genesis 6:5 · BSB

Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time.

“word”

Psalm 119:9–11 Matthew 4:7 Matthew 4:10 Ephesians 6:17 Revelation 12:11 Proverbs 2:10–15

Psalm 119:9–11 · BSB

How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.

Matthew 4:7 · BSB

Jesus replied, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ”

Matthew 4:10 · BSB

“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’ ”

Ephesians 6:17 · BSB

And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

Revelation 12:11 · BSB

They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. And they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death.

Proverbs 2:10–15 · BSB

For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.

“destroyer”

1 Peter 5:8 Revelation 9:11

1 Peter 5:8 · BSB

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

Revelation 9:11 · BSB

They were ruled by a king, the angel of the Abyss. His name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek it is Apollyon.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth.

5My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.

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