Proverbs 16:17

New Century Version

Good people stay away from evil. By watching what they do, they protect their lives.

Cross References

Job 1:1

A man named Job lived in the land of Uz. He was an honest and innocent man; he honored God and stayed away from evil.

Proverbs 10:9

The honest person will live in safety, but the dishonest will be caught.

Proverbs 19:16

Those who obey the commands protect themselves, but those who are careless will die.

Proverbs 21:23

Those who are careful about what they say keep themselves out of trouble.

Proverbs 22:5

Evil people’s lives are like paths covered with thorns and traps. People who guard themselves don’t have such problems.

Proverbs 4:23

Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.

Isaiah 35:8

A road will be there; this highway will be called “The Road to Being Holy.” Evil people will not be allowed to walk on that road; only good people will walk on it. No fools will go on it.

Matthew 24:13

But those people who keep their faith until the end will be saved.

Acts 10:35

In every country God accepts anyone who worships him and does what is right.

Acts 24:16

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

Hebrews 10:39

But we are not those who turn back and are lost. We are people who have faith and are saved.

Jude 1:21

Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the Lord Jesus Christ with his mercy to give you life forever.

Jude 1:24

God is strong and can help you not to fall. He can bring you before his glory without any wrong in you and can give you great joy.

Revelation 3:10

You have obeyed my teaching about not giving up your faith. So I will keep you from the time of trouble that will come to the whole world to test those who live on earth.