Proverbs 16:17 KJV
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
Proverbs 16:15–19 KJV Chapter Context
15
In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.
16
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
17
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
18
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
19
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.