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Psalm 17:4

World English Bible

As for the deeds of men, by the word of your lips,
I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.

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Psalm 17:4 in other translations

As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the ways of the violent.

Psalm 17:4 · American Standard Version

Psalm 17:4 in context

  1. 2Let my sentence come out of your presence.
    Let your eyes look on equity.
  2. 3You have proved my heart.
    You have visited me in the night.
    You have tried me, and found nothing.
    I have resolved that my mouth shall not disobey.
  3. 4As for the deeds of men, by the word of your lips,
    I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.
  4. 5My steps have held fast to your paths.
    My feet have not slipped.
  5. 6I have called on you, for you will answer me, God.
    Turn your ear to me.
    Hear my speech.