Proverbs 16:17
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.”Proverbs 16:17
What Does Proverbs 16:17 Mean?
Proverbs 16:17 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 16, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 16:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 4:27“Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.”Isaiah 35:8“And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.”Job 28:28“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”Proverbs 22:5“Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.”Job 2:3“And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause.”Proverbs 14:16“A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.”Psalms 4:4“Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.”Psalms 37:34“Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.”Proverbs 10:9“He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.”Proverbs 19:16“He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.”Isaiah 56:2“Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil.”1 Peter 3:11“Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.”Proverbs 4:24“Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.”Proverbs 11:20“They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.”Proverbs 13:14“The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”Proverbs 13:19“The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.”Titus 2:10“Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.”Jude 1:21“Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.”Revelation 3:10“Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.”2 Samuel 20:13“When he was removed out of the highway, all the people went on after Joab, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.”
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