Psalm 17:4

Psalm 17:4 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4Though people tried to bribe me,

I have kept myself from the ways of the violent

through what your lips have commanded.

4As for the works of mankind, by the word of Your lips

I have kept from the ways of the violent.

4Concerning the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips

I have kept away from the paths of the violent.

4As for the deeds of men —

by the word of Your lips

I have avoided the ways of the violent.

4As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips

I have kept me from the ways of the violent.

4Concerning the workes of men, by the wordes of thy lips I kept mee from the paths of the cruell man.

4As for the deeds of men, by the word of your lips,

I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.

4Though evil people tried to pay me to do wrong,

I have not done what they wanted.

Instead I have done what you commanded.

4I have watched people do bad things.

But I have obeyed your commands.

I have not joined with cruel people

to do what they do.

4As for doings of man, || Through a word of Your lips I have observed || The paths of a destroyer;