Verse 4
Psalms 17:4
Bible in Basic English
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As for the works of men, by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.
Original Language Text
hebrew
לִ/פְעֻלּ֣וֹת אָ֭דָם בִּ/דְבַ֣ר שְׂפָתֶ֑י/ךָ אֲנִ֥י שָׁ֝מַ֗רְתִּי אָרְח֥וֹת פָּרִֽיץ
English Translation
By the actions of a man, through the words of your lips, I have kept the paths of the destroyer.
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Chapter 17 Context
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<A Prayer. Of David.> Let my cause come to your ears, O Lord, give attention to my cry; give ear to...
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Be my judge; for your eyes see what is right.
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You have put my heart to the test, searching me in the night; you have put me to the test and seen n...
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As for the works of men, by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.
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I have kept my feet in your ways, my steps have not been turned away.
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My cry has gone up to you, for you will give me an answer, O God (Elohim): let your ear be turned to...
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Make clear the wonder of your mercy, O saviour of those who put their faith in your right hand, from...
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Keep me as the light of your eyes, covering me with the shade of your wings,
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From the evil-doers who are violent to me, and from those who are round me, desiring my death.
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10
They are shut up in their fat: with their mouths they say words of pride.
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They have made a circle round our steps: their eyes are fixed on us, forcing us down to the earth;
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12
Like a lion desiring its food, and like a young lion waiting in secret places.
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13
Up! Lord, come out against him, make him low, with your sword be my saviour from the evil-doer.
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14
With your hand, O Lord, from men, even men of the world, whose heritage is in this life, and whom yo...
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15
As for me, I will see your face in righteousness: when I am awake it will be joy enough for me to se...
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