Psalms 17:4

Psalms chapter 17 · verse 4 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.3Thou hast proved my heart; thou hast visited me in the night; Thou hast tried me, and findest nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.

v.4This passage

v.5My steps have held fast to thy paths, My feet have not slipped.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Revelation 9:11

    They have over them as king the angel of the abyss: his name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in the Greek tongue he hath the name Apollyon.

  • John 17:17

    Sanctify them in the truth: thy word is truth.

  • Proverbs 2:10

    For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;

  • Matthew 4:7

    Jesus said unto him, Again it is written, Thou shalt not make trial of the Lord thy God.

  • Genesis 6:5

    And Jehovah saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

  • Ephesians 6:17

    And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: