The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
What does Proverbs 16:17 mean?
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.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
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Keep this verse inside Proverbs 16:16-17 and alongside a few nearby related passages.