Proverbs 16:17
King James Version (KJV)
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
In context
15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16:17 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
- WEB World English Bible
- The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A highway of the upright [is], 'Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.