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17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

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17 The highway of the upright avoids evil;
    those who guard their ways preserve their lives.(A)

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A prudent man foreseeth the evil and hideth himself, but the simple pass by and are punished.

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The prudent see danger and take refuge,(A)
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.(B)

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Thorns and snares are in the path of the froward; he that doth keep his soul shall stay far from them.

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In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls,(A)
    but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

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