Psalms 17:4
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
In The King James Version
Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.
In Context
5My steps have held fast to thy paths, My feet have not slipped.
Cross References
Genesis 6:5And 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.
1 Samuel 26:9And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not; for who can put forth his hand against Jehovah`s anointed, and be guiltless?
Job 15:16How much less one that is abominable and corrupt, A man that drinketh iniquity like water!
Psalms 14:1The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works; There is none that doeth good.
Proverbs 2:10For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;
Matthew 4:7Jesus said unto him, Again it is written, Thou shalt not make trial of the Lord thy God.
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 →