Psalms 17:4

I gave earnest heed to the words of your lips.

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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

3When you test my heart when you visit at night, and assay me like silver – you can find no evil. I am determined that my mouth should not lie.

5My steps have held fast to the paths of your precepts and in your tracks have my feet never stumbled.

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Cross References

Genesis 6:5When the Lord saw that people’s wickedness was increasing in the world, and that the trend of their thoughts was at all times toward evil,

Psalms 14:1Fools say in their heart, “There is no God.” Vile, hateful their life is; not one does good.

Matthew 4:7“Scripture also says,” answered Jesus, “‘You must not tempt the Lord your 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 →

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