Proverbs 16:17
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The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Proverbs 16:17
- 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 path of the just departeth from evils: he that keepeth his soul keepeth his way.
- Douay Rheims 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
View 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.
miriam's comment on 2012-12-06 11:31:05:
The righteous differs in his culture [way of life] because he watches in everything he does. Since every deeds and actions have eternal consequences, which can be death or life. The way he prospers and gets good success is to tread the NARROW paths of WATCHING. He can't do just anything on that road. He must have road sense. If not, he runs into people or they bump at him. He isn't a Jaywalker. He is figuring out how to reach home safely, so the rustle and bustle of road life shouldn't distract him. May the almighty Elohim help us to have spiritual road sense as we run on the way! Amen!
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