Proverbs 16:17-18
Proverbs 16:17-18 The Message (MSG)
The road of right living bypasses evil; watch your step and save your life. First pride, then the crash— the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.
Proverbs 16:17-18 King James Version (KJV)
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Pride goeth before destruction, And an haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 16:17-18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who watches his way preserves his life. Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.
Proverbs 16:17-18 New Century Version (NCV)
Good people stay away from evil. By watching what they do, they protect their lives. Pride leads to destruction; a proud attitude brings ruin.
Proverbs 16:17-18 American Standard Version (ASV)
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 16:17-18 New International Version (NIV)
The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives. Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 16:17-18 New King James Version (NKJV)
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who keeps his way preserves his soul. Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 16:17-18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The highway of the upright turns away and departs from evil; He who guards his way protects his life (soul). Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 16:17-18 New Living Translation (NLT)
The path of the virtuous leads away from evil; whoever follows that path is safe. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.