Now the earth was corrupt in God's sight, and the earth was filled with violence.
Psalm 17:4 - New Revised Standard Version As for what others do, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Concerning the works of men, by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent (the paths of the destroyer). American Standard Version (1901) As for the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the ways of the violent. Common English Bible But these other people’s deeds? I have avoided such violent ways by the command from your lips. Catholic Public Domain Version Praising, I will call upon the Lord. And I will be saved from my enemies. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Praising I will call upon the Lord: and I shall be saved from my enemies. |
Now the earth was corrupt in God's sight, and the earth was filled with violence.
The Lord saw that the wickedness of humankind was great in the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of their hearts was only evil continually.
how much less one who is abominable and corrupt, one who drinks iniquity like water!
if I have concealed my transgressions as others do, by hiding my iniquity in my bosom,
Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! for it is written, ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.’ ”
But he answered, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ”
Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ”
for you are still of the flesh. For as long as there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not of the flesh, and behaving according to human inclinations?
Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of his creatures.
Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour.
But they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to life even in the face of death.
They have as king over them the angel of the bottomless pit; his name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek he is called Apollyon.
The Lord forbid that I should raise my hand against the Lord's anointed; but now take the spear that is at his head, and the water jar, and let us go.”
But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him; for who can raise his hand against the Lord's anointed, and be guiltless?”