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Proverbs 19:16

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 19:16 in other translations

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

Proverbs 19:16 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 19:16 in context

  1. 14House and riches are an inheritance from fathers,
    but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.
  2. 15Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep.
    The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
  3. 16He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul,
    but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
  4. 17He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh;
    he will reward him.
  5. 18Discipline your son, for there is hope;
    don’t be a willing party to his death.