Proverbs 16:17
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.”
נֶפֶשׁ
Life, soul, living being. Nephesh. The animating breath God places in every living creature. In animals it is the life force. In humanity it is the seat of emotion, will and identity. Every nephesh belongs to God — from the creatures in the sea to the deepest cry of the human heart.
דֶּרֶךְ
way/ his
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דֶּרֶךְ
Way, road, path. Derek. The way of the LORD. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. God guides every step of those who trust Him.
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שָׁמַר
is protecting
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שָׁמַר
To keep, to guard, to observe. Shamar. The LORD will keep you from all harm. He watches over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
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מְסִלָּה
the highway of
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מְסִלָּה
a thoroughfare (as turnpiked), literally or figuratively; specifically a viaduct, a staircase
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נָצַר
one who guards
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נָצַר
to guard, in a good sense (to protect, maintain, obey, etc.) or a bad one (to conceal, etc.)
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יָשָׁר
upright people
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יָשָׁר
straight (literally or figuratively)
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סוּר
is to turn aside
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סוּר
to turn off (literal or figurative)
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