17 The highway of the upright(A) avoids evil;
the one who guards his way protects his life.(B)

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17 The path of the virtuous leads away from evil;
    whoever follows that path is safe.

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A sensible person sees danger and takes cover,
but the inexperienced keep going and are punished.(A)

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A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
    The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.

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There are thorns and snares on the way of the crooked;(A)
the one who guards himself stays far from them.

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Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road;
    whoever values life will avoid it.

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