Proverbs 19:16
King James Version (KJV)
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
In context
14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
Proverbs 19:16 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
- WEB World English Bible
- He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; But he that is careless of his ways shall die.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; he that is careless of his ways shall die.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.