Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

Concerning what people do:
by the word of Your lips
I have avoided the ways of the violent.

New American Standard Bible

As for the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips
I have kept from the paths of the violent.

King James Version

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

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;

References

Fausets

Context Readings

In The Shadow Of Your Wings

3 You have tested my heart;
You have examined me at night.
You have tried me and found nothing evil;
I have determined that my mouth will not sin.
4 Concerning what people do:
by the word of Your lips
I have avoided the ways of the violent.
5 My steps are on Your paths;
my feet have not slipped.


Cross References

Genesis 6:5

When the Lord saw that man’s wickedness was widespread on the earth and that every scheme his mind thought of was nothing but evil all the time,

Genesis 6:11

Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with wickedness.

Job 15:16

how much less one who is revolting and corrupt,
who drinks injustice like water?

Job 31:33

Have I covered my transgressions as others do
by hiding my guilt in my heart,

Psalm 14:1-3

For the choir director. Davidic.The fool says in his heart, “God does not exist.”
They are corrupt; they do vile deeds.
There is no one who does good.

Psalm 119:9-11

ב BetHow can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping Your word.

Proverbs 2:10-15

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

Matthew 4:4

But He answered, “It is written:

Man must not live on bread alone
but on every word that comes
from the mouth of God.

Matthew 4:7

Jesus told him, “It is also written: Do not test the Lord your God.

Matthew 4:10

Then Jesus told him, “Go away, Satan! For it is written:

Worship the Lord your God,
and serve only Him.

John 17:17

Sanctify them by the truth;
Your word is truth.

1 Corinthians 3:3

because you are still fleshly. For since there is envy and strife among you, are you not fleshly and living like unbelievers?

Ephesians 6:17

Take the helmet of salvation,
and the sword of the Spirit,
which is God’s word.

James 1:18

By His own choice, He gave us a new birth by the message of truth so that we would be the firstfruits of His creatures.

1 Peter 4:2-3

in order to live the remaining time in the flesh, no longer for human desires, but for God’s will.

1 Peter 5:8

Be serious! Be alert! Your adversary the Devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.

Revelation 9:11

They had as their king the angel of the abyss; his name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek he has the name Apollyon.

Revelation 12:11

They conquered him
by the blood of the Lamb
and by the word of their testimony,
for they did not love their lives
in the face of death.

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