Devine Scripture

Proverbs 16:17

Proverbs chapter 16 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

v.17This passage

v.18Pridegoethbefore destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

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,