Proverbs 19:16

“He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall die.”

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Other Translations for Proverbs 19:16

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; [but] he that despiseth his ways shall die.
- King James Version

He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, {But} he who is careless of conduct will die.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; `But' he that is careless of his ways shall die.
- American Standard Version (1901)

He who keeps the law keeps his soul; but death will be the fate of him who takes no note of the word.
- Basic English Bible

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

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
- Webster's Bible

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

Whoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.
- Youngs Literal Bible

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; but he that despiseth His ways shall die.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Proverbs 19:16

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 19:16

19:16 His ways - The commands of God.


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