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Proverbs 16:17 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 16:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 16 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.”
Proverbs 16:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Mesilat yesharim sur mera (מְסִלַּת יְשָׁרִים סוּר מֵרָע, the highway of the upright—departing from evil). Mesillah (מְסִלָּה, highway, raised road) represents the upright person's characteristic path—avoiding evil. Shomer darko shomer nafsho (שֹׁמֵר דַּרְכּוֹ שֹׁמֵר נַפְשׁוֹ, guarding his way guards his soul). Careful living preserves life. The proverb teaches that righteousness isn't passive goodness but active evil-avoidance. Believers must flee temptation (1 Corinthians 6:18, 2 Timothy 2:22) and...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 16:17
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“a road”
“but he who perverts his ways will be found out.”
“but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.”
“I also will keep you from the hour of testing”
“but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God”
“looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.”
“Put away from thee a froward mouth”
“the same will be saved.”
“but of those who have faith to the saving of the soul.”
“And herein do I exercise myself”