Proverbs 19:16
“He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall die.”
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Proverbs 19:16 Context
14House and riches, are the inheritance of fathers; and a prudent wife is from the Lord. 15Slouthfulnesse casteth into a deep sleepe: and an idle soule shall suffer hunger. 16He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall die. 17Hee that hath pity vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lord; and that which he hath giuen, will he pay him againe. 18Chasten thy sonne while there is hope; and let not thy soule spare for his crying.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 19:16
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; [but] he that despiseth his ways shall die.
- King James Version
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, {But} he who is careless of conduct will die.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; `But' he that is careless of his ways shall die.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who keeps the law keeps his soul; but death will be the fate of him who takes no note of the word.
- Basic English Bible
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; he that is careless of his ways shall die.
- Darby Bible
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
- Webster's Bible
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
- World English Bible
Whoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; but he that despiseth His ways shall die.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 19:16
19:16 His ways - The commands of God.