Proverbs 16:17
What does Proverbs 16:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 16:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The highway of the upright is to be turned away from evil: he who takes care of his way will keep his soul.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A highway of the upright <FI>is<Fi> , `Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The path of the just departeth from evils: he that keepeth his soul keepeth his way.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Hebrews 10:39
But we are not of them that shrink back unto perdition; but of them that have faith unto the saving of the soul.
- Acts 24:16
Herein I also exercise myself to have a conscience void of offence toward God and men always.
- Titus 2:10
not purloining, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
- Matthew 24:13
But he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.
- Acts 10:35
but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him.
- Jude 1:24
Now unto him that is able to guard you from stumbling, and to set you before the presence of his glory without blemish in exceeding joy,
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