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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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God's Word is Your Defense
Commentators unanimously agree that the psalmist's ability to avoid sinful paths came not from his own strength, but directly "by the word of thy lips." Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Calvin explain that God's commands and promises provide the standard, the restraint, and the encouragement needed to navigate a world full of temptation and live a life that honors God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Concerning the works of men - Regarding the works or actions of men. The reference here is probably to the ordinary or common actions of hum…
19th Century
Anglican
Concerning the works of men — that is, regarding the actions of men, or in ordinary human actions; for the expre…
Baptist
Notice that verse, young man! There is much-needed teaching there for you. There are many paths of the destroyer in this wicked city of Lo…
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16th Century
Protestant
As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips. Interpreters explain this verse in different senses. Some thinking that the letter ב,
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Concerning the works of men Of wicked men, as to what respects and concerns them, or in the midst of them; in the mid…
This psalm is a prayer. Insincere prayers are fruitless; but if our hearts lead our prayers, God will meet them with His favor. The psalmist was ac…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Above, the psalmist described the divine justice and showed that he kept it; here he puts forward a prayer in which he asks to be heard f…
