John Trapp on Psalms 17:4

Verſ. 4. Concerning the works of men] ſc. which ought to bee done by them, according to thy Law; Or, which they are wont to do, whether right or wrong, I have not now to ſay, but this I can ſafely ſay by thy mercy, that

By the word of thy lips] Which I have taken for the rule and rudder of my life,

I have kept mee from the paths of the deſtroyer] Effractoris, of the breach-maker; ſuch as is the Bridge-maker of Rome, at this day. David meaneth that hee had ſhunned the ſociety of graceleſſe perſons, Pſal. 26.4. Prov. 24.21. Jer. 15.17. and taken heed to his wayes, that hee offended not with his tongue, whilſt the wicked was preſent, Pſalm 39.1, 2. leſt the Wicked ſhould rejoyce at his Miſdemeanors, Pſal. 38.17.