Sinai LogoSinai

Proverbs 19:16

American Standard Version

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; But he that is careless of his ways shall die.

Read all of Proverbs 19Open in the Sinai app

Proverbs 19:16 in other translations

He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul,
but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.

Proverbs 19:16 · World English Bible

Proverbs 19:16 in context

  1. 14House and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from Jehovah.
  2. 15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; And the idle soul shall suffer hunger.
  3. 16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; But he that is careless of his ways shall die.
  4. 17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.
  5. 18Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; And set not thy heart on his destruction.