Psalms 17:4
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“As for the deeds of men— by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.”
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“As for the deeds of men— by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.”
King James Version · Public Domain“As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the ways of the violent.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“As to doings of man, Through a word of Thy lips I have observed The paths of a destroyer;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Psalms 17:4 — 20 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 6:5Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time.
- Genesis 6:11Now the earth was corrupt in the sight of God, and full of violence.
- 1 Samuel 26:9But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can lift a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?”
- 1 Samuel 26:11But the LORD forbid that I should stretch out my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.”
- Job 15:16how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks injustice like water?
- Job 31:33if I have covered my transgressions like Adam by hiding my guilt in my heart,
- Psalms 14:1The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good.
- Psalms 119:9How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.
- Proverbs 2:10For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul.
- Matthew 4:4But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
- Matthew 4:7Jesus replied, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’”
- Matthew 4:10“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus declared. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”
- John 17:17Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.
- 1 Corinthians 3:3for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man?
- Ephesians 6:17And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
- James 1:18He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.
- 1 Peter 4:2Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.
- 1 Peter 5:8Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
- Revelation 9:11They were ruled by a king, the angel of the Abyss. His name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek it is Apollyon.
- Revelation 12:11They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. And they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death.
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