Proverbs 16:17-24 in English

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

¹⁷ The paths of life turn aside from evil; and the ways of righteousness are length of life. He that receives instruction shall be in prosperity; and he that regards reproofs shall be made wise. He that keeps his ways, preserves his own soul; and he that loves his life will spare his mouth.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and folly before a fall.

¹⁹ Better is a meek-spirited man with lowliness, than one who divides spoils with the proud.

²⁰ He who is skilful in business finds good: but he that trusts in God is most blessed.

²¹ Men call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; but the instruction of fools is evil.

²³ The heart of the wise will discern the things which proceed from his own mouth; and on his lips he will wear knowledge.

²⁴ Good words are honeycombs, and the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

¹⁷ The paths of life turn aside from evil; and the ways of righteousness are length of life. He that receives instruction shall be in prosperity; and he that regards reproofs shall be made wise. He that keeps his ways, preserves his own soul; and he that loves his life will spare his mouth.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and folly before a fall.

¹⁹ Better is a meek-spirited man with lowliness, than one who divides spoils with the proud.

²⁰ He who is skillful in business finds good: but he that trusts in God is most blessed.

²¹ Men call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; but the instruction of fools is evil.

²³ The heart of the wise will discern the things which proceed from his own mouth; and on his lips he will wear knowledge.

²⁴ Good words are honeycombs, and the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the correction of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

¹⁷ Those whose behavior MET is good/right turn away from doing evil; those who guard their conduct MTY protect their lives.

¹⁸ Being proud will ◄lead to your having/cause you to have► disasters; despising others will result in your being ruined.

¹⁹ It is better to be humble and poor than to associate with proud people and to become rich by dividing with them ◄plunder/goods captured in a battle►.

²⁰ Those who heed good teaching/instruction will prosper; happy are those who trust in Yahweh.

²¹ People say that those who are wise learn what is right/good behavior, and those who talk pleasantly are able to influence others to do what is right.

²² Being wise is like having a fountain that gives life MET, but foolish people are punished as a result of their acting foolishly.

²³ Those who are wise think carefully before they talk, and as a result they are able to influence/persuade others to do what is right.

²⁴ Kind words are like honey SIM: We enjoy them both, and both cause our bodies to be healthy/strong.

¹⁷ The paths of life turn aside from evil; and the ways of righteousness are length of life. He that receives instruction shall be in prosperity; and he that regards reproofs shall be made wise. He that keeps his ways, preserves his own soul; and he that loves his life will spare his mouth.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and folly before a fall.

¹⁹ Better is a meek-spirited man with lowliness, than one who divides spoils with the proud.

²⁰ He who is skilful in business finds good: but he that trusts in God is most blessed.

²¹ Men call the wise and understanding evil: but they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; but the instruction of fools is evil.

²³ The heart of the wise will discern the things which proceed from his own mouth; and on his lips he will wear knowledge.

²⁴ Good words are honeycombs, and the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

²⁰ He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

²⁰ He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

²⁰ He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to be turned away from evil: he who takes care of his way will keep his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and a stiff spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.

²⁰ He who gives attention to the law of right will get good; and whoever puts his faith in the Lord is happy.

²¹ The wise-hearted will be named men of good sense: and by pleasing words learning is increased.

²² Wisdom is a fountain of life to him who has it; but the punishment of the foolish is their foolish behaviour.

²³ The heart of the wise man is the teacher of his mouth, and gives increased learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasing words are like honey, sweet to the soul and new life to the bones.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that taketh heed to his way keepeth his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He that giveth heed to the word shall find good; and whoso confideth in Jehovah, happy is he.

²¹ The wise in heart is called intelligent, and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Wisdom is a fountain of life for him that hath it; but the instruction of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips increaseth learning.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health for the bones.

¹⁷ The path of the just departeth from evils: he that keepeth his soul keepeth his way.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction: and the spirit is lifted up before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be humbled with the meek, than to divide spoils with the proud.

²⁰ The learned in word shall find good things: and he that trusteth in the Lord is blessed.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and he that is sweet in words shall attain to greater things.

²² Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it: the instruction of fools is foolishness.

²³ The heart of the wise shall instruct his mouth: and shall add grace to his lips.

²⁴ Well ordered words are as a honeycomb: sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

¹⁷ The highway of the good leads away from evil. If you watch where you're going you'll save your life.

¹⁸ Pride leads to destruction; and an arrogant spirit leads to a fall.

¹⁹ Better to have a humble spirit and live with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.

²⁰ If you pay attention to wise instruction you will do well; you'll be happy if you trust in the Lord.

²¹ If you think wisely you'll be called perceptive; if you speak pleasantly you'll be persuasive.

²² If you have good sense it will be a fountain of life to you, but stupid people are punished by their stupidity.

²³ A wise mind makes sure to say sensible things; the words spoken are persuasive.

²⁴ Kind words are like a honeycomb—they taste sweet and are healthy for the body.

¹⁷ The pathe of the righteous is to decline from euil, and hee keepeth his soule, that keepeth his way.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, and an high minde before the fall.

¹⁹ Better it is to be of humble minde with the lowly, then to deuide the spoyles with the proude.

²⁰ He that is wise in his busines, shall finde good: and he that trusteth in the Lord, he is blessed.

²¹ The wise in heart shall bee called prudent: and the sweetenesse of the lippes shall increase doctrine.

²² Vnderstading is welspring of life vnto them that haue it: and the instruction of fooles is folly.

²³ The heart of the wise guideth his mouth wisely, and addeth doctrine to his lippes.

²⁴ Faire wordes are as an hony combe, sweetenesse to the soule, and health to the bones.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the humble, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

²¹ The wise in heart is called a man of discernment; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life unto him that hath it; but folly is the chastisement of fools.

²³ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: And whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: But the instruction of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he preserveth his soul that watcheth his way.

¹⁸ Before downfall goeth pride, and before stumbling, haughtiness of spirit.

¹⁹ Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He that reflecteth on a matter wisely will find happiness; and whoso trusteth in the Lord—happiness attend him!

²¹ The wise in heart is called a man of understanding; and the sweetness of the lips increaseth information.

²² Intelligence is a source of life unto its possessor; but the correction of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of the wise maketh his mouth intelligent, and upon his lips he increaseth information.

²⁴ Like the droppings of honey are pleasant sayings, sweet to the soul, and healing to the bones.

¹⁷ The paths of life turn aside from evil; And the ways of righteousness are length of life. He that receives instruction shall be in prosperity; And he that regards reproofs shall be made wise. He that keeps his ways, preserves his own soul; And he that loves his life will spare his mouth.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, And folly before a fall.

¹⁹ Better is a meek-spirited man with lowliness, Than one who divides spoils with the proud.

²⁰ He who is skillful in business finds good: But he that trusts in God is most blessed.

²¹ Men call the wise and understanding evil: But they that are pleasing in speech shall hear more.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessors; But the instruction of fools is evil.

²³ The heart of the wise will discern the things which proceed from his own mouth; And on his lips he will wear knowledge.

²⁴ Good words are honeycombs, And the sweetness thereof is a healing of the soul.

¹⁷ It is the highway of the upright to depart from evil; He that taketh heed to his way preserveth his life.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than to share the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He who giveth heed to the word shall find good; And he who trusteth in the LORD, happy is he!

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called intelligent, And sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Understanding is a wellspring of life to him that hath it. And the chastisement of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise man instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweet to the taste, and health to the bones.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

²⁰ He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Adonai is blessed.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

¹⁷ The highway of upright people turns away from evil; the one who protects his life guards his way.

¹⁸ Pride comes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a downfall.

¹⁹ It is better to be humble among poor people than to divide the spoil with proud people.

²⁰ Whoever contemplates what they are taught will find what is good, and those who trust in Yahweh will be blessed.

²¹ The one who is wise in heart is called discerning and sweetness of speech improves the ability to teach.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to the one who has it, but the instruction of fools is their foolishness.

²³ The heart of a wise person gives insight to his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb— sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

²⁰ He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

²⁰ He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

²⁰ He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

²² Understanding is a well-spring of life to him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are as a honey-comb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

²⁰ He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

¹⁷ The highway of the upright is to depart from evil. He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

²⁰ He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in the LORD is blessed.

²¹ The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

²² Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

²³ The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

¹⁷ The path of just or rightwise men boweth away from evils; the keeper of his soul keepeth his way.

¹⁸ Pride goeth before sorrow; and the spirit shall be enhanced before falling.

¹⁹ It is better to be made meek with mild men, than to part spoils with proud men.

²⁰ A learned man in word shall find goods; and he that hopeth in the Lord is blessed.

²¹ He that is wise in heart, shall be called prudent; and he that is sweet in speech, shall find greater things.

²² The well of life is the learning of him that wieldeth; the teaching of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of a wise man shall teach his mouth; and shall increase grace to his lips.

²⁴ Words well-set together is a comb of honey; health of bones is the sweetness of soul.

¹⁷ The path of just men boweth away (from) evils (or The path of the righteous turneth away from evil); the keeper of his soul keepeth his way (safe).

¹⁸ Pride goeth before sorrow; and the spirit shall be enhanced before falling (or and the spirit shall be raised up before a fall).

¹⁹ It is better to be made meek with mild men, than to part spoils with proud men. (It is better to be made poor with the humble, than to part spoils with the proud.)

²⁰ A learned man in word shall find goods (or A person learned in understanding shall obtain good things); and he that hopeth in the Lord is blessed.

²¹ He that is wise in heart, shall be called prudent; and he that is sweet in speech, shall find greater things. (He who is wise in heart, shall be called prudent; and he who useth sweet, or pleasant, speech, shall increase his knowledge or shall help others to learn.)

²² The well of life is the learning of him that wieldeth (it); the teaching of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of a wise man shall teach his mouth; and shall increase grace to his lips. (The heart of a wise person shall teach his mouth; and his lips shall bring an increase of favour.)

²⁴ Words well-set together is a comb of honey; health of bones is the sweetness of soul. (Kind words be like a honeycomb; sweet to the soul, and health for the bones.)

¹⁷ A highway of the upright is, 'Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.

¹⁸ Before destruction is pride, And before stumbling — a haughty spirit.'

¹⁹ Better is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.

²⁰ The wise in any matter findeth good, And whoso is trusting in Jehovah, O his happiness.

²¹ To the wise in heart is called, 'Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.

²² A fountain of life is understanding to its possessors, The instruction of fools is folly.

²³ The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,

²⁴ Sayings of pleasantness are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and healing to the bone.