Bible verse
As for the deeds of men—by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
Psalm 17:4 · BSB
The verses around it, from Psalm 17.
1 A prayer of David. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer—it comes from lips free of deceit.
2 May my vindication come from Your presence; may Your eyes see what is right.
3 You 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.
4 As for the deeds of men—by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
5 My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.
6 I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.
7 Show the wonders of Your loving devotion, You who save by Your right hand those who seek refuge from their foes.
8 Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
KJV
Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept [me from] the paths of the destroyer.
ASV
As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the ways of the violent.
ERV
As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the ways of the violent.
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