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 tried my heart, you have visited me by night, you have tested me, and you will find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.
4
I have kept from the
Cross References
Genesis 6:5
The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.
Genesis 6:11
Now the earth was corrupt in God's sight, and the earth was filled with violence.
Job 15:16
how much less one who is abominable and corrupt, a man who drinks injustice like water!
Job 31:33
if I have concealed my transgressions as others do by hiding my iniquity in my bosom,
Psalm 14:1-3
The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds, there is none who does good.
Psalm 119:9-11
How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.
Proverbs 2:10-15
for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;
Matthew 4:4
But he answered, "It is written, "'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"
Matthew 4:7
Jesus said to him, "Again it is written, 'You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.'"
Matthew 4:10
Then Jesus said to him, "Be gone, Satan! For it is written, "'You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.'"
John 17:17
Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.
1 Corinthians 3:3
for you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way?
Ephesians 6:17
and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,
James 1:18
Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
1 Peter 4:2-3
so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Revelation 9:11
They have as king over them the angel of the bottomless pit. His name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek he is called Apollyon.
Revelation 12:11
And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death.