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Psalms 17:4–5

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Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.
Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.
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From verse 4

  1. 1 Corinthians 3:3Rank 1 from verse 4
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    3For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?

  2. 1 Peter 5:8Rank 2 from verse 4
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    8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

  3. Psalms 119:9–11Rank 3 from verse 4
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    9Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

    10With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.

    11Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

  4. Ephesians 6:17Rank 4 from verse 4
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    17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

  5. Matthew 4:10Rank 5 from verse 4
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    10Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

From verse 5

  1. Psalms 44:18Rank 1 from verse 5
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    18Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way;

  2. Psalms 119:133Rank 2 from verse 5
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    133Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

  3. 1 Samuel 2:9Rank 3 from verse 5
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    9He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

  4. Psalms 121:3Rank 4 from verse 5
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    3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

  5. Psalms 121:7Rank 5 from verse 5
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    7The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

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Psalms 17:4

COMBINED MEANING

works

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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

word

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Sense 1: A spoken or written expression, saying, message, command, promise, report, or matter. Sense 2: God's revealed word.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

lips

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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

paths

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1. Figuratively, ways or courses of conduct, action, or direction. 2. Tracks, roads, routes, or ways of passage or travel.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

destroyer

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One who destroys, or lays waste; one who kills a man, or an animal, or who ruins a country, cities, etc.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Psalms 17:5

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hold

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Sense 1: To grasp, seize, cling to, carry, wield, support, or keep fast, literally or figuratively. Sense 2: To keep, retain, possess, maintain, continue in, or adhere to. Sense 3: To restrain, confine, or keep back; to contain or have capacity. Sense 4: To regard, account, or judge. Sense 5: To conduct or celebrate an observance. Sense 6: To endure, prevail, or take effect. Sense 7: In hold one's peace or hold one's tongue, to remain silent. Sense 8: As a noun, a grasp or attachment; a place of confinement, refuge, security, or fortification.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

paths

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1. Figuratively, ways or courses of conduct, action, or direction. 2. Tracks, roads, routes, or ways of passage or travel.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

slip

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Sense 1: To slide or lose firm footing. Sense 2: To escape or be lost from one's hold or attention.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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3Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.

4Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.

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5Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.

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6I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.

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