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Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Proverbs 16:17 · King James Version
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Proverbs 16:17 in other translations
The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
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In context
14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.
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.
20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
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