4That my mouth may not speak the works of men: for the sake of the words of thy lips, I have kept hard ways.


In Context

1 The prayer of David. Hear, O Lord, my justice: attend to my supplication. Give ear unto my prayer, which proceedeth not from deceitful lips.

2 Let my judgment come forth from thy countenance: let thy eyes behold the things that are equitable.

3 Thou hast proved my heart, and visited it by night, thou hast tried me by fire: and iniquity hath not been found in me.

4 That my mouth may not speak the works of men: for the sake of the words of thy lips, I have kept hard ways.

5 Perfect thou my goings in thy paths: that my footsteps be not moved.

6 I have cried to thee, for thou, O God, hast heard me: O incline thy ear unto me, and hear my words.

Psalm 17:4 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:4Concerning the words of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept [me from] the paths of the destroyer.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

17:4As for the deeds of men- by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

17:4As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the ways of the violent.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:4Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept from the paths of the violent man.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

17:4As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the ways of the violent.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:4Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:4As for the works of men, by the word of your lips, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

17:4As to doings of man, Through a word of Thy lips I have observed The paths of a destroyer;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:4Concerning the works of men, by the word of your lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.