King James Bible
KJVThe highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 16:17
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 16:17 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The path of the just departeth from evils: he that keepeth his soul keepeth his way. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. | |
World English BibleWEB | The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A highway of the upright is, 'Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keeps his way preserves his soul. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe path of the just departeth from evils: he that keepeth his soul keepeth his way.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul.
English Revised Version
ERVThe highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
World English Bible
WEBThe highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA highway of the upright is, 'Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.
American King James Version
AKJVThe highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keeps his way preserves his soul.
King James Bible
KJVThe highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
American Standard Version
ASVThe highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe path of the just departeth from evils: he that keepeth his soul keepeth his way.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul.
English Revised Version
ERVThe highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
World English Bible
WEBThe highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA highway of the upright is, 'Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.
American King James Version
AKJVThe highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keeps his way preserves his soul.