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Psalm 17:4
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KJ21
Concerning the works of men, by the word of Thy lips I have been kept from the paths of the destroyer.
ASV
As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the ways of the violent.
AMP
Concerning the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips I have kept away from the paths of the violent.
AMPC
Concerning the works of men, by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent (the paths of the destroyer).
BRG
Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.
CSB
Concerning what people do: by the words from your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
CSBA
Concerning what people do: by the words from your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
CEB
But these other people’s deeds? I have avoided such violent ways by the command from your lips.
CJB
As for what others do, by words from your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent;
CEV
I don't do like others. I obey your teachings and am not cruel.
DARBY
Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept from the paths of the violent [man].
DRA
Praising I will call upon the Lord: and I shall be saved from my enemies.
ERV
Unlike most people, I have obeyed your commands, so I have never been like those who are cruel and evil.
EASY
I have watched people do bad things. But I have obeyed your commands. I have not joined with cruel people to do what they do.
EHV
As for the deeds of people: by the words from your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.
ESV
With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
ESVUK
With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
EXB
·I have obeyed your commands [L As for the deeds of people, by the word of your lips], ·so I have not done what evil people do [I have kept away from the ways of the violent].
GNV
Concerning the works of men, by the words of thy lips I kept me from the paths of the cruel man.
GW
I have avoided cruelty because of your word. In spite of what others have done,
GNT
as others do; I have obeyed your command and have not followed paths of violence.
HCSB
Concerning what people do: by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
ICB
I have obeyed your commands. I have not done what evil people do.
ISV
As for the ways of mankind, I have, according to the words of your lips, avoided the ways of the violent.
JUB
Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have observed the ways of the violent.
KJV
Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.
AKJV
Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.
LSB
As for the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips I have kept from the paths of the violent.
LEB
As for the works of humankind, by the word of your lips, I have kept from the ways of the violent.
TLB
I have followed your commands and have not gone along with cruel and evil men.
MSG
I’m not trying to get my way in the world’s way. I’m trying to get your way, your Word’s way. I’m staying on your trail; I’m putting one foot In front of the other. I’m not giving up.
MEV
Concerning the works of men, by the word of Your lips I have avoided the paths of the violent,
NOG
I have avoided cruelty because of your word. In spite of what others have done,
NABRE
as others often do. As your lips have instructed me, I have kept from the way of the lawless.
NASB
As for the works of mankind, by the word of Your lips I have kept from the ways of the violent.
NASB1995
As for the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips I have kept from the paths of the violent.
NCB
Despite what other people do, I have been guided by the word of your lips and refrained from their acts of violence.
NCV
I have obeyed your commands, so I have not done what evil people do.
NET
As for the actions of people— just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men.
NIRV
Though evil people tried to pay me to do wrong, I have not done what they wanted. Instead I have done what you commanded.
NIV
Though people tried to bribe me, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent through what your lips have commanded.
NIVUK
Though people tried to bribe me, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent through what your lips have commanded.
NKJV
Concerning the works of men, By the word of Your lips, I have kept away from the paths of the destroyer.
NLV
As for the actions of men, by the word of Your lips, I have kept myself from the paths of those who want to hurt others.
NLT
I have followed your commands, which keep me from following cruel and evil people.
NRSVA
As for what others do, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
NRSVACE
As for what others do, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
NRSVCE
As for what others do, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
NRSVUE
As for what others do, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
OJB
Concerning the works of men, by the Devar of Thy lips I have kept myself from the paths of the cruel.
RGT
Concerning the works of men, by the words of Your lips I kept myself from the paths of the cruel man.
RSV
With regard to the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
RSVCE
With regard to the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
TLV
As for the deeds of mankind— by the word of Your lips I have kept out of the ways of the violent.
VOICE
The path violent men have followed, I will not travel. Violence is not my way. Your ways and Your voice now guide my journey.
WEB
As for the deeds of men, by the word of your lips, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.
WYC
That my mouth speak not (of) the works of men; for the words of thy lips I have kept hard ways. (My mouth shall not speak of the works of men; by the words of thy lips I have kept myself from bad ways.)
YLT
As to doings of man, Through a word of Thy lips I have observed The paths of a destroyer;
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