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Proverbs 16:17

American Standard Version

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

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Proverbs 16:17 in other translations

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil.
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

Proverbs 16:17 · World English Bible

Proverbs 16:17 in context

  1. 15In the light of the king’s countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
  2. 16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
  3. 17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
  4. 18Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
  5. 19Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.