“The highway of the upright is to depart from evil.He who keeps his way preserves his soul.”
Proverbs 16:17 (WEB)
Context Reading
15In the light of the king’s face is life.His favor is like a cloud of the spring rain. 16How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. 17The highway of the upright is to depart from evil.He who keeps his way preserves his soul. 18Pride goes before destruction,and an arrogant spirit before a fall. 19It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor,than to divide the plunder with the proud.