Proverbs 16:17
New Living Translation
17 The path of the virtuous leads away from evil;
whoever follows that path is safe.
Proverbs 16:17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 The highway of the upright avoids evil;
those who guard their way preserve their lives.
Proverbs 22:3
New Living Translation
3 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 22:3
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
3 The clever see danger and hide,
but the simple go on and suffer for it.
Proverbs 22:5
New Living Translation
5 Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road;
whoever values life will avoid it.
Proverbs 22:5
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse;
the cautious will keep far from them.(A)
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