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Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright, is to avoid evil, He preserveth his soul, who guardeth his way.
Proverbs 16:17 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 16:17 in other translations
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
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.
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In context
14 The wrath of a king, [meaneth] messengers of death, but, a man who is wise, will appease it.
15 In the light of a king’s countenance, is life, and, his good-pleasure, is like the cloud of harvest-rain.
16 To acquire wisdom, how much better than gold! and, to get hold of understanding, more choice than silver!
17 The highway of the upright, is to avoid evil, He preserveth his soul, who guardeth his way.
18 Before grievous injury, pride! and, before a fall, haughtiness of spirit!
19 Better is lowliness of spirit, with the patient, than a portion of spoil, with the proud.
20 He that showeth discretion concerning a matter, shall find good, and, he that trusteth in Yahweh, how happy is he!
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