Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 16:17
“The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 16:17 Context
14The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. 15In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. 16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! 17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. 18Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. 19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. 20He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
"The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul." Proverbs 16:17 KJV Similar Verses Save
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Translation Details for Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Other Translations for Proverbs 16:17
Bible Commentary for Proverbs 16:17
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 16:17
16:17 The high - way - Their common road, in which they walk, tho' through frailty or temptation they slip into the bypath of sin. From evil - From the evil of sin, and consequently from the evil of punishment. Keepeth - That takes heed to walk in that high - way.
The high way of the vpright is to depart from euill: hee that keepeth his way, preserueth his soule.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The highway of the upright is to be turned away from evil: he who takes care of his way will keep his soul.
- Basic English Bible
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul.
- Darby Bible
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
- Webster's Bible
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
- World English Bible
A highway of the upright [is], `Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible