Proverbs 16:17 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

The highway of decent people turns away from evil. Whoever watches his way preserves his own life.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

The highway of the upright is to be turned away from evil: he who takes care of his way will keep his soul.

DBY:

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

ERV:

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

JPS:

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

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

A highway of the upright is, 'Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.

Proverbs 16:17 Cross References

XREF:

Isaiah 35:8 A highway will be there, a roadway, And it will be called the Highway of Holiness. The unclean will not travel on it, But it will be for him who walks that way, And fools will not wander on it. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

16:17 The high - way - Their common road, in which they walk, tho' through frailty or temptation they slip into the bypath of sin. From evil - From the evil of sin, and consequently from the evil of punishment. Keepeth - That takes heed to walk in that high - way.

MHC:

16:12. The ruler that uses his power aright, will find that to be his best security. 13. Put those in power who know how to speak to the purpose. 14,15. Those are fools, who, to obtain the favour of an earthly prince, throw themselves out of God's favour. 16. There is joy and satisfaction of spirit, only in getting wisdom. 17. A sincerely religious man keeps at a distance from every appearance of evil. Happy is the man that walks in Christ, and is led by the Spirit of Christ. 18. When men defy God's judgments, and think themselves far from them, it is a sign they are at the door. Let us not fear the pride of others, but fear pride in ourselves. 19. Humility, though it exposes to contempt in the world, is much better than high-spiritedness, which makes God an enemy. He that understands God's word shall find good. 21. The man whose wisdom dwells in his heart, will be found more truly prudent than many who possess shining talents. 22. As waters to a thirsty land, so is a wise man to his friends and neighbours. 23. The wise man's self-knowledge, always suggests something proper to be spoken to others. 24. The word of God cures the diseases that weaken our souls. 25. This is caution to all, to take heed of deceiving themselves as to their souls. 26. We must labour for the meat which endureth to everlasting life, or we must perish.

CONC:

Aside Avoids Care Depart Evil Guards Heed Highway Keepeth Keeps Preserves Preserveth Preserving Soul Takes Taketh Turn Turns Upright Watches Watching

Avoids Care Depart Evil Guards Heed Highway Keepeth Keeps Life Preserves Preserveth Preserving Soul Turn Turned Turns Upright Watches Watching Way

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