Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 16:17
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Berean Standard Bible
The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
King James Version
The highway of the upright [is] to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
World English Bible
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
American Standard Version
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 16
15 When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.
16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
17 The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
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