Psalm 17:4

World English Bible (WEB)

As for the deeds of men, by the word of your lips, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.

In context

2 Let my sentence come out of your presence. Let your eyes look on equity.

3 You have proved my heart. You have visited me in the night. You have tried me, and found nothing. I have resolved that my mouth shall not disobey.

4 As for the deeds of men, by the word of your lips, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.

5 My steps have held fast to your paths. My feet have not slipped.

6 I have called on you, for you will answer me, God. Turn your ear to me. Hear my speech.

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.
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.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: As for the deeds of men— by the word of Your lips I have avoided 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.