Catholic Public Domain Version
"The path of the just turns away from evils. He who guards his soul preserves his way. "
— Proverbs 16:17, Catholic Public Domain 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 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 indignation of a king is a herald of death. And the wise man will appease it.
In the cheerfulness of the king’s countenance, there is life. And his clemency is like belated rain.
Possess wisdom, for it is better than gold. And acquire prudence, for it is more precious than silver.
The path of the just turns away from evils. He who guards his soul preserves his way.
Arrogance precedes destruction. And the spirit is exalted before a fall.
It is better to be humbled with the meek, than to divide spoils with the arrogant.
The learned in word shall find good things. And whoever hopes in the Lord is blessed.