Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Though people tried to bribe me, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent through what your lips have commanded. New Living Translation I have followed your commands, which keep me from following cruel and evil people. English Standard Version With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent. Berean Standard Bible As for the deeds of men—by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent. King James Bible Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer. New King James Version Concerning the works of men, By the word of Your lips, I have kept away from the paths of the destroyer. New American Standard Bible As for the works of mankind, by the word of Your lips I have kept from the ways of the violent. NASB 1995 As for the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips I have kept from the paths of the violent. NASB 1977 As for the deeds of men, by the word of Thy lips I have kept from the paths of the violent. Legacy Standard Bible As for the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips I have kept from the paths of the violent. Amplified Bible Concerning the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips I have kept away from the paths of the violent. Christian Standard Bible Concerning what people do: by the words from your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent. Holman Christian Standard Bible Concerning what people do: by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent. 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. Contemporary English Version I don't do like others. I obey your teachings and am not cruel. English Revised Version As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the ways of the violent. GOD'S WORD® Translation I have avoided cruelty because of your word. In spite of what others have done, Good News Translation as others do; I have obeyed your command and have not followed paths of violence. International Standard Version As for the ways of mankind, I have, according to the words of your lips, avoided the ways of the violent. Majority Standard Bible As for the deeds of men?by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent. NET Bible As for the actions of people--just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men. New Heart English Bible As for the works of men, by the word of your lips, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent. Webster's Bible Translation Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer. 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAs for doings of man, "" Through a word of Your lips I have observed "" The paths of a destroyer; Young's Literal Translation As to doings of man, Through a word of Thy lips I have observed The paths of a destroyer; Smith's Literal Translation For the works of men, by the word of thy lips I watched the ways of the violent one. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat my mouth may not speak the works of men: for the sake of the words of thy lips, I have kept hard ways. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible as others often do. As your lips have instructed me, I have kept from the way of the lawless. New Revised Standard Version As for what others do, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThrough the conversation of my lips thou hast kept me from evil ways. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But in speech of the lips you have kept me from the ways of evil. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917As for the doings of men, by the word of Thy lips I have kept me from the ways of the violent. Brenton Septuagint Translation As for the works of men, by the words of thy lips I have guarded myself from hard ways. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hear My Righteous Plea…3You 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. 4As for the deeds of men— by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent. 5My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.… Cross References Proverbs 4:14-15 Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. / Avoid it; do not travel on it. Turn from it and pass on by. Proverbs 1:10-15 My son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them. / If they say, “Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause, / let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those descending into the Pit. ... Job 23:11-12 My feet have followed in His tracks; I have kept His way without turning aside. / I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread. Psalm 119:101 I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word. Psalm 119:11 I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. Proverbs 2:11-15 Discretion will watch over you, and understanding will guard you, / to deliver you from the way of evil, from the man who speaks perversity, / from those who leave the straight paths to walk in the ways of darkness, ... 1 Peter 2:1 Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.” Ephesians 5:11 Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” ... Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. 1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from every form of evil. Treasury of Scripture Concerning the works of men, by the word of your lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer. works Psalm 14:1-3 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good… Genesis 6:5,11 And GOD 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… Job 15:16 How much more abominable and filthy is man, which drinketh iniquity like water? word Psalm 119:9-11 BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word… Proverbs 2:10-15 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; … Matthew 4:4,7,10 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God… destroyer 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Revelation 9:11 And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon. Jump to Previous Avoided Deeds Destroyer Doings Kept Lips Observed Paths Regard Violent Ways Word WorksJump to Next Avoided Deeds Destroyer Doings Kept Lips Observed Paths Regard Violent Ways Word WorksPsalm 17 1. David, in confidence of his integrity, craves defense of God against his enemies10. He shows their pride, craft, and eagerness 13. He prays against them in confidence of his hope As for the deeds of men— This phrase introduces a contrast between the actions of humanity and the psalmist's own conduct. In biblical context, "the deeds of men" often refer to the sinful or worldly behaviors that are common among people. The psalmist acknowledges the prevalence of such deeds, which are often characterized by selfishness, violence, and rebellion against God. This acknowledgment sets the stage for the psalmist's declaration of righteousness and reliance on divine guidance. by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this Psalm, David is expressing his reliance on God's guidance to avoid sinful paths. 2. God The divine source of wisdom and guidance, whose words help David avoid violence. 3. The Violent Represents those who choose paths of aggression and sin, contrasting with the righteous path David seeks. 4. The Word of God Refers to the divine instructions and commandments that guide believers away from sin. 5. The Path of Righteousness The way of life that aligns with God's will, avoiding sin and violence. Teaching Points The Power of God's WordGod's word is a powerful tool for guiding our actions and decisions. Just as David relied on it to avoid violence, we too can use Scripture to navigate life's challenges. Avoiding Sinful Paths Actively choosing to avoid the ways of the violent requires intentionality and reliance on God's guidance. We must be vigilant in our daily walk to stay on the path of righteousness. The Importance of Scripture Memorization Hiding God's word in our hearts equips us to resist temptation and make godly choices, as demonstrated by David's example. Living Counter-Culturally In a world that often glorifies violence and aggression, Christians are called to live differently, guided by the peace and wisdom of God's word. Practical Application of Faith Our faith should be evident in our actions. Like David, we must apply God's word to our lives, allowing it to shape our decisions and interactions.(4) Concerning the works of men--i.e., as regards the actions of men, or in ordinary human actions; for the expression comp. Job 31:33; and Hosea 6:7, where the margin has Adam. By the word of thy lips.--Some take this clause closely with the foregoing, and render, "against the word," &c; but the Authorised Version is better. The Divine standard for action, not the human or worldly, influences the writer. I have kept me.--Literally, I for my part have observed ways of violence. But usage (Proverbs 2:20) almost compels us to understand by this, "I have kept ways of violence," which is impossible here. Hence we have either to give the verb the unusual sense "guard against," or suppose an error in the text. Verse 4. - Concerning the works of man; i.e. "with respect to the actions of ordinary life " - here called "the works of Adam" ? i.e. of the natural man. By the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer. By attending to thy Law, and following it (see Psalm 119:11), I have refrained myself from sin, and avoided the wicked courses of the violent (comp. 1 Samuel 24:4-10).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As for the deedsלִפְעֻלּ֣וֹת (lip̄·‘ul·lō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 6468: A work, recompense of men— אָ֭דָם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being by the word בִּדְבַ֣ר (biḏ·ḇar) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of Your lips שְׂפָתֶ֑יךָ (śə·p̄ā·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - fdc | second person masculine singular Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin I אֲנִ֥י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I have avoided שָׁ֝מַ֗רְתִּי (mar·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to the ways אָרְח֥וֹת (’ā·rə·ḥō·wṯ) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 734: A well-trodden road, a caravan of the violent. פָּרִֽיץ׃ (pā·rîṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6530: Violent, a tyrant Links Psalm 17:4 NIVPsalm 17:4 NLT Psalm 17:4 ESV Psalm 17:4 NASB Psalm 17:4 KJV Psalm 17:4 BibleApps.com Psalm 17:4 Biblia Paralela Psalm 17:4 Chinese Bible Psalm 17:4 French Bible Psalm 17:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 17:4 As for the works of men (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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