Psalms 17:4
As for the workings of men, By the word of thy lips, have, I, taken heed of the paths of the violent one.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
5Thou hast held fast my goings on to thy ways, My footsteps have not been shaken:
Cross References
Genesis 6:5Then Yahweh saw that great, was the wickedness of man in the earth, and that, every purpose of the devices of his heart, was only wicked all the day;
1 Samuel 26:9But David said unto Abishai, Do not destroy him,—for who that hath thrust forth his hand against the Anointed of Yahweh, shall be guiltless?
Job 15:16How much less when one is detested and corrupt, a man who drinketh in—like water—perversity.
Psalms 14:1The impious hath said in his heart—There is no God! They have acted corruptly, they have done an abominable deed, there is none that doeth good.
Proverbs 2:10When wisdom entereth thy heart, and, knowledge, to thy soul, is sweet,
Matthew 4:7Jesus said to him, Again, it is written,—Thou shalt not put to the test, 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 →