Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.
In context
14 A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, and a wise man will appease it. 15 In the light of a king’s face there is life, and his favor is like the clouds that bring the spring rain. 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
17 The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life. 18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. 19 It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor than to divide the spoil with the proud. 20 Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 16:17 in the KJV
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 16:17 in the NIV
The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.