Psalm 17:4

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As for the deeds of men— by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.

In context

2 May my vindication come from Your presence; may Your eyes see what is right.

3 You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth.

4 As for the deeds of men— by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.

5 My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.

6 I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.

BSB Berean Standard Bible: As for the deeds of men— by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
KJV King James Version: Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.
WEB World English Bible: As for the deeds of men, by the word of your lips, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.
ASV American Standard Version: As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the ways of the violent.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: As to doings of man, Through a word of Thy lips I have observed The paths of a destroyer;
DBY Darby Translation: Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept from the paths of the violent [man].
WBS Webster Bible: Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.