Verse Comparison: Proverbs 16:17
American Standard Version
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Amplified® Bible
The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; he who guards his way preserves his life.
Contemporary English Version
God's people avoid evil ways, and they protect themselves by watching where they go.
Darby English Version
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul.
Good News Bible
Those who are good travel a road that avoids evil; so watch where you are going---it may save your life.
King James Version
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
New American Standard Bible
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life.
New International Version
The highway of the upright avoids evil;
he who guards his way guards his life.
New King James Version
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The highway of the upright departs from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life.
Revised Standard Version
The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; he who guards his way preserves his life.
Young's Literal Translation
A highway of the upright `is', `Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.
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