17The path of the just departeth from evils: he that keepeth his soul keepeth his way.


In Context

14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death : and the wise man will pacify it.

15 In the cheerfulness of the king's countenance is life: and his clemency is like the latter rain.

16 Get wisdom, because it is better than gold: and purchase prudence, for it is more precious than silver.

17 The path of the just departeth from evils: he that keepeth his soul keepeth his way.

18 Pride goeth before destruction: and the spirit is lifted up before a fall.

19 It is better to be humbled with the meek, than to divide spoils with the proud.

Proverbs 16:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:17The highway of the upright [is] to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

16:17The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

16:17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

16:17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

16:17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

16:17A highway of the upright is, 'Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

16:17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keeps his way preserves his soul.