Old Testament · VERSE 17

Proverbs 16:17

King James Version

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

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Proverbs 16:17 in context

Proverbs 16:15

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

Proverbs 16:16

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

Proverbs 16:17SELECTED VERSE

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

Proverbs 16:18

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

Proverbs 16:19

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

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