Psalm 17:4
As for the deeds of men--by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
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works

Psalm 14:1-3
The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good. . . .

Genesis 6:5, 11
Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time. . . .

Job 15:16
how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks injustice like water?

Job 31:33
if I have covered my transgressions like Adam by hiding my guilt in my heart,

1 Corinthians 3:3
for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man?

1 Peter 4:2, 3
Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God. . . .

word

Psalm 119:9-11
How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word. . . .

Proverbs 2:10-15
For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will delight your soul. . . .

Matthew 4:4, 7, 10
But Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" . . .

John 17:17
Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.

Ephesians 6:17
And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

James 1:18
He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.

Revelation 12:11
They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; and they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death.

destroyer

1 Peter 5:8
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

Revelation 9:11
They were ruled by a king, the angel of the Abyss. His name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek it is Apollyon.

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
As for the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips I have kept from the paths 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.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Concerning what people do: by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.

International Standard Version
As for the ways of mankind, I have, according to the words of your lips, 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.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But in speech of the lips you have kept me from the ways of evil.
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