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Proverbs 16:17 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. "
Proverbs 16:17
Verse in Context
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In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
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Proverbs 16:1
"The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD."
Proverbs 16:2
"All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits."
Proverbs 16:3
"Put your works into the hands of the Lord, and your purposes will be made certain."
Proverbs 16:3
"Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established."
Proverbs 16:4
"The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil."
Proverbs 16:5
"Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished."
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