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.
LXX2012
Proverbs 16:17
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.
Parallel Translations
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
Cross References
Isaiah 35:8Proverbs 19:16Proverbs 10:9Titus 2:10–14Jude 1:21Revelation 3:10Proverbs 4:24–27Acts 10:35Matthew 24:13Acts 24:16Hebrews 10:39Jude 1:24
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