The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
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Verse 17 is found in chapter 16 of Proverbs. The section focuses on government, pride, humility, and the power of words. Kings should hate wickedness and establish their authority through righteousness. Pride goes before destruction, while humility precedes honor. The heart may plan its way, but the Lord directs the steps; this statement summarizes one of the central tensions of biblical wisdom.
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Compare Proverbs 16:17 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Der Frommen Weg meidet das Arge; und wer seinen Weg bewahrt, der erhält sein Leben.
El camino de los rectos es apartarse del mal: Su alma guarda el que guarda su camino.
Le chemin des hommes droits, c'est d'éviter le mal; Celui qui garde son âme veille sur sa voie.
La strada degli uomini diritti è di stornarsi dal male; Chi osserva la sua via guarda l’anima sua
Os retos fazem o seu caminho desviar-se do mal; o que guarda o seu caminho preserva a sua alma.
正直人的道遠離惡事, 謹守己路的,保全性命。
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