Proverbs 16:17 · KJV
"The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul."
King James Version
What does Proverbs 16:17 mean? →Passage Context
15In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
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