Proverbs 16:17

Proverbs 16:17 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

17The highway of the upright avoids evil;

those who guard their ways preserve their lives.

17The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil;

One who watches his way protects his 16:17 Lit soullife.

17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;

He who watches his way preserves his life.

17The highway of the upright turns away and departs from evil;

He who guards his way protects his life (soul).

17The highway of the upright leads away from evil;

he who guards his way protects his life.

17The path of honest people takes them away from evil.

Those who guard their ways guard their lives.