Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
In other versions
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 be turned away from evil: he who takes care of his way will keep his soul.
BBE
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul.
DBY
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
WEB
A highway of the upright `is', `Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.
YLT
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keeps his way perserves his soul.
ENG
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
WBT
The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
BSB
In context
15In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.