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Proverbs 16:17

American Standard Version

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

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Christian Standard Bible

The highway of the upright avoids evil; the one who guards his way protects his life.

English Standard Version

The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; One who watches his way protects his life.

New International Version

The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe.

World English Bible

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