Proverbs 16:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keeps his way perserves his soul.
Proverbs 16:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Proverbs 16:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life.
Proverbs 16:17 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 16:17 say?
Proverbs 16:17 in modern King James wording reads: "The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keeps his way perserves his soul."
Where is Proverbs 16:17 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 16:17 is verse 17 of chapter 16 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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