Proverbs 16:17

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Isa 35:8 : 8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.
  • Rev 3:10 : 10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
  • Prov 4:24-27 : 24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. 25 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. 26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. 27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
  • Prov 10:9 : 9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
  • Prov 19:16 : 16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
  • Matt 24:13 : 13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
  • Acts 10:35 : 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
  • Acts 24:16 : 16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.
  • Titus 2:10-14 : 10 Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. 11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
  • Heb 10:39 : 39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.
  • Jude 1:21 : 21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
  • Jude 1:24 : 24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,

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    20That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.

  • Prov 15:24
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    24The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

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    5Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.

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    14Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.

    15Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.

  • Prov 16:18
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    18Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

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    26Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.

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    17He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

  • Prov 10:9
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    9He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

  • Prov 2:11-13
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    11Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:

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  • Prov 2:8-9
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    8He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints.

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    18Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

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    8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

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    25There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

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    29A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.

  • Prov 16:9
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    27Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.

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    2Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.