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Proverbs 19:16

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Bible Versions

¶ He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; [but] he that despiseth his ways shall die.
He that keepeth {H8104} the commandment {H4687} keepeth {H8104} his own soul {H5315}; but he that despiseth {H959} his ways {H1870} shall die {H4191}.
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.
  • 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.
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