Psalms 17:5
I have kept my feet in your ways, my steps have not been turned away.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.
In Context
4As for the works of men, by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:9He will keep the feet of his holy ones, but the evil-doers will come to their end in the dark night, for by strength no man will overcome.
Psalms 18:36\18:35\You have given me the breastplate of your salvation: your right hand has been my support, and your mercy has made me great.
Psalms 38:16\38:15\In you, O Lord, is my hope: you will give me an answer, O Lord, my God.
Psalms 94:18If I say, My foot is slipping; your mercy, O Lord, is my support.
Psalms 119:133Let my steps be guided by your word; and let not sin have control over me.
Psalms 121:7The Lord will keep you safe from all evil; he will take care of your soul.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 17:2-8
Sincere and Importunate Prayer. 1 Hear the right, O Lord , attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. 2 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal. 3 Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress. 4 Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer. 5 Hold up my goings… Read the whole commentary →