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.
LXX
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.
The pathe of the righteous is to decline from euil, and hee keepeth his soule, that keepeth his way.
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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