


Proverbs 19:16
Bible Versions
¶ He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; [but] he that despiseth his ways shall die.
He who keeps a mitzvah keeps himself safe, but he who doesn't care how he lives will die.
He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; But he that is careless of his ways shall die.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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Proverbs 13:13
¶ Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. -
Luke 10:28
And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. -
Luke 11:28
But he said, Yea rather, blessed [are] they that hear the word of God, and keep it. -
Proverbs 29:18
¶ Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he. -
Proverbs 21:23
¶ Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. -
1 John 5:3
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. -
1 John 3:22
And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.