Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 16:17

Sunday, May 24, 2026

The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life.
— Proverbs 16:17

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Proverbs 16:17
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"The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life."

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