Holy Scripture
Psalms 16:4
A church father on this verse
“Their infirmities have been multiplied; afterward they made haste. Whose infirmities have been multiplied? Surely those of the saints who above are recorded as being in the land of the Lord. When they were foolish, unbelieving, straying, and serving various desires and pleasures, passing their lives in greed and envy,…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
4As for the works of men, by the words of thy lips I have guarded myself from hard ways.
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In context
2Let my judgment come forth from thy presence; Let mine eyes behold righteousness.
3Thou hast proved my heart; thou hast visited me by night; Thou hast tried me as with fire, and unrighteousness has not been found in me: I am purposed that my mouth shall not speak amiss.
— Psalms 16:4 —
5Direct my steps in thy paths, That my steps slip not.
6I have cried, for thou heardest me, O God: Incline thine ear to me, and hearken to my words.