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 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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; he who guards his way preserves his life. American Standard Version (1901) The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Common English Bible The road of those who do right turns away from evil; those who protect their path guard their lives. Catholic Public Domain Version The path of the just turns away from evils. He who guards his soul preserves his way. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The path of the just departeth from evils: he that keepeth his soul keepeth his way. |
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.
A good, honest person is safe. But a crooked person who cheats will be caught.
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.
If a person is careful about the things he says, then he saves himself from trouble.
Evil people are trapped by many troubles. But the person who cares for his soul stays away from trouble.
The most important thing is for you to be careful in the things you think. Your thoughts control your life.
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.
And God accepts any person who worships him and does what is right. It is not important what country a person comes from.
This is why I always try to do what I believe is right before God and men.
But we are not those people who turn back and are lost. No. We are the people who have faith and are saved.
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.