Verse Comparison: Psalms 17:4
American Standard Version
As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the ways of the violent.
Amplified® Bible
Concerning the works of men, by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent (the paths of the destroyer).
Contemporary English Version
I don't do like others. I obey your teachings and am not cruel.
Darby English Version
Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept from the paths of the violent [man].
Good News Bible
as others do; I have obeyed your command and have not followed paths of violence.
King James Version
Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.
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.
New International Version
As for the deeds of men—
by the word of your lips
I have kept myself
from the ways of the violent.
New King James Version
Concerning the works of men,
By the word of Your lips,
I have kept away from the paths of the destroyer.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
As for the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips I have kept from the paths of the violent.
Revised Standard Version
With regard to the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
Young's Literal Translation
As to doings of man, Through a word of Thy lips I have observed The paths of a destroyer;