Bible verse

Psalm 17:4

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

Psalm 17:4 · BSB

Psalm 17:4 in context

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

Read all of Psalm 17

Psalm 17:4 in other translations

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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