Proverbs 16:17
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordThe highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
— Proverbs 16:17, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
A highway of the upright <FI>is<Fi> , 'Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.