Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
I have kept from the
King James Version
Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.
Holman Bible
by the word of Your lips
I have avoided the ways of the violent.
International Standard Version
As for the ways of mankind, I have, according to the words of your lips, avoided the ways of the violent.
A Conservative Version
As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept from the ways of a violent man.
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.
Amplified
Concerning the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips
I have kept away from the paths of the violent.
Darby Translation
Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept from the paths of the violent man.
Julia Smith Translation
For the works of men, by the word of thy lips I watched the ways of the violent one.
King James 2000
Concerning the works of men, by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the paths of the destroyer.
Lexham Expanded Bible
As for [the] works of humankind, by the word of your lips, I have kept [from] the ways of [the] violent.
Modern King James verseion
Concerning the works of men, by the Words of Your lips, I am kept from the paths of the destroyer.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Because of men's works that are done against the words of thy lips, I have kept me from the ways of the destroyer.
NET Bible
As for the actions of people -- just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men.
New Heart English Bible
As for the works of men, by the word of your lips, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.
The Emphasized Bible
As for the workings of men, By the word of thy lips, have, I, taken heed of the paths of the violent one.
Webster
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 works of men, by the word of your lips, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.
Youngs Literal Translation
As to doings of man, Through a word of Thy lips I have observed The paths of a destroyer;
Word Count of 19 Translations in Psalm 17:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
In The Shadow Of Your Wings
3
You have probed my heart. You have confronted me at night. You have tested me like silver, but you found nothing wrong. I have decided that my mouth will not sin.
4
I have kept from the
Cross References
Genesis 6:5
Jehovah saw how great man's wickedness on the earth had become. Every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time.
Genesis 6:11
The earth was corrupt in God's sight. It was full of violence.
Job 15:16
how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks up evil like water!
Job 31:33
If I have concealed my transgressions as others do (like Adam), by hiding my iniquity in my bosom,
Psalm 14:1-3
([Psalm of David]) The fool says in his heart: There is no God (Jehovah) (Psalm 10:4). They are corrupt. They do disgusting things. No one does good things.
Psalm 119:9-11
How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to your word.
Proverbs 2:10-15
Wisdom enters your heart. Knowledge gives you pleasure.
Matthew 4:4
In reply Jesus answered: It is written; man shall not live on bread alone, but on all (everything) (every word) (every utterance) (every declaration) that proceeds from the mouth of Jehovah. (Deuteronomy 8:3)
Matthew 4:7
Again it is written, Jesus replied, 'you must not put Jehovah your God to the test.' (Deuteronomy 6:16)
Matthew 4:10
Go away, Satan! demanded Jesus. It is written, It is Jehovah your God you must worship, and it is to him alone you must render sacred service.' (Deuteronomy 6:13-15)
John 17:17
Sanctify them by your truth. Your word is truth.
1 Corinthians 3:3
You are still fleshly! There is envy, strife, and divisions among you. Do you not walk as ordinary men?
Ephesians 6:17
Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
James 1:18
Using his own will, he gave us birth through the word of truth. This way we would be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.
1 Peter 4:2-3
From now on you must live the rest of your earthly lives controlled by God's will and not by human desires (lusts).
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion walks about, seeking whom he may devour (consume).
Revelation 9:11
The angel of the bottomless pit was their king. His name in the Hebrew language is Abaddon, and in Greek, Apollyon.
Revelation 12:11
They conquered (overcame) him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they did not love their lives when faced with death.