Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives. New Living Translation The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe. English Standard Version The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life. Berean Standard Bible The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life. King James Bible The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. New King James Version The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who keeps his way preserves his soul. New American Standard Bible The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; One who watches his way protects his life. NASB 1995 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life. NASB 1977 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life. Legacy Standard Bible The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; He who guards his way keeps his soul. Amplified Bible The highway of the upright turns away and departs from evil; He who guards his way protects his life (soul). Christian Standard Bible The highway of the upright avoids evil; the one who guards his way protects his life. Holman Christian Standard Bible The highway of the upright avoids evil; the one who guards his way protects his life. American Standard Version The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Contemporary English Version God's people avoid evil ways, and they protect themselves by watching where they go. English Revised Version The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. GOD'S WORD® Translation The highway of decent people turns away from evil. Whoever watches his way preserves his own life. Good News Translation Those who are good travel a road that avoids evil; so watch where you are going--it may save your life. International Standard Version The road of the upright circumvents evil, and whoever watches how he lives preserves his life. Majority Standard Bible The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life. NET Bible The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; the one who guards his way safeguards his life. New Heart English Bible The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul. Webster's Bible Translation The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. World English Bible The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA highway of the upright [is] to turn from evil, "" Whoever is preserving his soul is watching his way. Young's Literal Translation A highway of the upright is, 'Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way. Smith's Literal Translation The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: to watch his ways the guarding of his soul. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe path of the just departeth from evils: he that keepeth his soul keepeth his way. Catholic Public Domain Version The path of the just turns away from evils. He who guards his soul preserves his way. New American Bible The path of the upright leads away from misfortune; those who attend to their way guard their lives. New Revised Standard Version The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their way preserve their lives. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe path of the upright causes one to turn away from evil; he who is careful of his soul safeguards his way. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The path of the upright turns from evil and he that pays attention to his soul keeps his way. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Brenton Septuagint Translation The paths of life turn aside from evil; and the ways of righteousness are length of life. He that receives instruction shall be in prosperity; and he that regards reproofs shall be made wise. He that keeps his ways, preserves his own soul; and he that loves his life will spare his mouth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Reply of the Tongue is from the LORD…16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. 17The highway of the upright leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life. 18Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.… Cross References Isaiah 35:8 And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it—only those who walk in the Way—and fools will not stray onto it. Psalm 119:1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. Isaiah 26:7 The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright. Psalm 1:1-2 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. 1 Peter 3:11 He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. Proverbs 4:26-27 Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. / Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil. 2 Timothy 2:19 Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.” Psalm 34:14 Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Ephesians 5:15-16 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Proverbs 3:6 in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Romans 12:9 Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. Psalm 119:101 I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word. 1 John 3:7 Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous. Proverbs 11:5 The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness. Treasury of Scripture The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keeps his way preserves his soul. highway Proverbs 4:24-27 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee… Isaiah 35:8 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. Acts 10:35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him. he Proverbs 10:9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. Proverbs 19:16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. Matthew 24:13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Jump to Previous Avoids Care Depart Evil Guards Heed Highway Keepeth Keeps Life Preserves Preserveth Preserving Soul Turn Turned Turns Upright Watches Watching WayJump to Next Avoids Care Depart Evil Guards Heed Highway Keepeth Keeps Life Preserves Preserveth Preserving Soul Turn Turned Turns Upright Watches Watching WayProverbs 16 1. The Plans of the heartThe highway of the upright This phrase suggests a path or way of life that is characterized by righteousness and integrity. In biblical context, a "highway" often symbolizes a clear and direct path, free from obstacles, leading to a desired destination. The upright are those who live according to God's commandments and moral principles. This imagery is consistent with other scriptures, such as Isaiah 35:8, which speaks of a "highway of holiness" where the unclean will not travel. The concept of a highway implies intentionality and purpose in one's spiritual journey. leads away from evil; he who guards his way protects his life. Persons / Places / Events 1. The UprightRefers to those who live righteously and strive to follow God's commandments. In the Hebrew context, the word "upright" (yashar) implies moral integrity and straightness in conduct. 2. The Highway Symbolizes the path or way of life that one chooses. In ancient times, a highway was a well-trodden path, indicating a deliberate and chosen way of living. 3. Evil Represents sin, wickedness, and anything contrary to God's will. The Hebrew word for evil (ra) encompasses both moral and physical harm. 4. Guarding One's Way Implies vigilance and carefulness in one's actions and decisions. The Hebrew root (shamar) means to keep, watch, or preserve. 5. Life In this context, life (chayim) refers not only to physical life but also to spiritual well-being and eternal life. Teaching Points Choosing the Right PathAs believers, we are called to choose the path of righteousness deliberately. This involves daily decisions to follow God's Word and avoid sin. Guarding Our Ways Vigilance in our spiritual walk is crucial. We must be aware of temptations and actively guard our hearts and minds against them. The Consequences of Our Choices Our choices have eternal significance. Walking in righteousness leads to life and protection, while straying into evil brings harm. The Role of God's Word Scripture is our guide and map on the highway of life. Regular study and meditation on God's Word help us stay on the right path. Community and Accountability Engaging with a community of believers provides support and accountability, helping us to guard our ways and stay upright.(17) The highway of the upright is to depart from evil.--This is the plain way of duty, which lies right before him, which cannot be mistaken, whatever other difficulties he may have. (See above on Proverbs 6:23.) He that keepeth his way.--That looks well to it. Verse 17. - The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. To avoid the dangerous byways to which evil leads, one must walk straight in the path of duty (comp. Proverbs 15:19). Septuagint, "The paths of life decline from evil;" and this version adds some paragraphs in illustration, which are not in the Hebrew: "And the ways of righteousness are length of life. He who receiveth instruction will be among the good [or, 'in prosperity,' ἐν ἀγαθοῖς], and he who observeth reproof shall become wise." He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. He who continues in the right way, and looks carefully to his goings, will save himself from ruin and death (Proverbs 13:3). Septuagint, "He who watcheth his own ways keepeth his life." And then is added another maxim, "He that loveth his life will spare his mouth."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The highwayמְסִלַּ֣ת (mə·sil·laṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4546: A thoroughfare, a viaduct, a staircase of the upright יְ֭שָׁרִים (yə·šā·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 3477: Straight, right leads away ס֣וּר (sūr) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5493: To turn aside from evil; מֵרָ֑ע (mê·rā‘) Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil he who guards נֹצֵ֥ר (nō·ṣêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5341: To watch, guard, keep his way דַּרְכּֽוֹ׃ (dar·kōw) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action protects שֹׁמֵ֥ר (šō·mêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to his life. נַ֝פְשׁ֗וֹ (nap̄·šōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion Links Proverbs 16:17 NIVProverbs 16:17 NLT Proverbs 16:17 ESV Proverbs 16:17 NASB Proverbs 16:17 KJV Proverbs 16:17 BibleApps.com Proverbs 16:17 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 16:17 Chinese Bible Proverbs 16:17 French Bible Proverbs 16:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 16:17 The highway of the upright (Prov. 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