Proverbs 16:17

Easy To Read Version

Good people live their lives trying to stay away from evil. The person who is careful with his life, is guarding his soul.

Cross References

Job 1:1

There was a man named Job that lived in the country of Uz. Job was a good and faithful man. Job worshiped God and refused to do evil things.

Proverbs 10:9

A good, honest person is safe. But a crooked person who cheats will be caught.

Proverbs 19:16

If a person obeys the law, then he protects himself. But the person that hates to live by the law will die by the law.

Proverbs 21:23

If a person is careful about the things he says, then he saves himself from trouble.

Proverbs 22:5

Evil people are trapped by many troubles. But the person who cares for his soul stays away from trouble.

Proverbs 4:23

The most important thing is for you to be careful in the things you think. Your thoughts control your life.

Isaiah 35:8

At that time, there will be a road there. This highway will be called “The Holy Road.” Evil people will not be allowed to walk on that road. No fools {\cf2\super [332]} will go to that road. Only good people will walk on that road.

Matthew 24:13

But the person that continues strong to the end will be saved.

Acts 10:35

And God accepts any person who worships him and does what is right. It is not important what country a person comes from.

Acts 24:16

This is why I always try to do what I believe is right before God and men.

Hebrews 10:39

But we are not those people who turn back and are lost. No. We are the people who have faith and are saved.

Revelation 3:10

You followed my command to endure patiently. So I will keep you from the time of trouble that will come to the whole world. This trouble will test the people who live on the earth.