4 Though people tried to bribe me,

I have kept myself from the ways of the violent

through what your lips have commanded.

4 With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips

I have avoided the ways of the violent.

4 Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips

I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.

4 I have followed your commands,

which keep me from following cruel and evil people.

4 I have obeyed your commands,

so I have not done what evil people do.

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

I have kept me from the ways of the violent.

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

4 I have avoided cruelty because of your word. 

In spite of what others have done, 

4 Concerning what people do:

by the word of Your lips

I have avoided the ways of the violent.

4 As for what others do, by the word of your lips

I have avoided the ways of the violent.

4 As for the works of humankind,

by the word of your lips,

I have kept from the ways of the violent.

4 I don’t do the things other people do.

By obeying your word

I have kept myself from acting

like those who try to hurt others.

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

I have kept from the paths of the violent.