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Proverbs 16:17

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15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

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

18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

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BSB
The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
KJV
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
WEB
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
ASV
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
DARBY
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul.
BLB
The highway of the upright ones turns aside from evil; one guarding his soul watches over his way.
ÅB
De oppriktiges vei er å holde seg fra det onde; den som akter på sin vei, bevarer sitt liv.
OTB
De oppriktiges vei vender seg bort fra det onde; de som vokter sin vei bevarer sitt liv.
B1930
De opriktiges vei er å holde sig fra det onde; den som akter på sin vei, bevarer sitt liv.

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Cross references

  • Isaiah 35:8

    And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.

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  • Proverbs 19:16

    He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.

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  • Proverbs 10:9

    He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

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  • Jude 1:21

    Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

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  • Revelation 3:10

    Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

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  • Titus 2:10–14

    Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

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  • Proverbs 4:24–27

    Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.

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  • Hebrews 10:39

    But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.

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