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