17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
17 The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.
17 The road of right living bypasses evil; watch your step and save your life.
17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
17 The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 16:17
Commentary on Proverbs 16:17
(Read Proverbs 16:17)
A sincerely religious man keeps at a distance from every appearance of evil. Happy is the man that walks in Christ, and is led by the Spirit of Christ.