American Standard Version
"The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. "
— Proverbs 16:17, American Standard Version
“The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.”
“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 turn away from evil; the one who guards his way safeguards his life.”
“The path of the just departeth from evils: he that keepeth his soul keepeth his way.”
“The highway of the upright is to be turned away from evil: he who takes care of his way will keep his soul.”
“The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.”
The wrath of a king isasmessengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.
In the light of the king’s countenance is life; And his favor is as a cloud of the latter rain.
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Pridegoethbefore destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.