Psalms 17
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
3 Ref You have put my heart to the test, searching me in the night; you have put me to the test and seen no evil purpose in me; I will keep my mouth from sin.
4 Ref As for the works of men, by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.
5 Ref I have kept my feet in your ways, my steps have not been turned away.
6 Ref My cry has gone up to you, for you will give me an answer, O God: let your ear be turned to me, and give attention to my words.
King James Version (KJV)
3 Ref Thou 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.
4 Ref Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer.
5 Ref Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.
6 Ref I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
3 Ref Thou hast proved my heart, Thou hast inspected by night, Thou hast tried me, Thou findest nothing; My thoughts pass not over my mouth.
4 Ref As to doings of man, Through a word of Thy lips I have observed The paths of a destroyer;
5 Ref To uphold my goings in Thy paths, My steps have not slidden.
6 Ref I -- I called Thee, for Thou dost answer me, O God, incline Thine ear to me, hear my speech.