17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.
17 The (A)highway of the upright is to turn away from evil;One who watches his way protects his [a]life.
3 A prudent man sees danger and hides himself; but the simple pass on, and suffer for it.
3 A (A)prudent person sees evil and hides himself,But the naive proceed, and pay the penalty.
5 Thorns and snares are in the path of the wicked: whoever guards his soul stays from them.
5 (A)Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse;One who guards himself will be far from them.
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