16He that keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul: but he that neglecteth his own way, shall die.


In Context

13 A foolish son is the grief of his father: and a wrangling wife is like a roof continually dropping through.

14 House and riches are given by parents: but a prudent wife is properly from the Lord.

15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

16 He that keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul: but he that neglecteth his own way, shall die.

17 He that hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him.

18 Chastise thy son, despair not: but to the killing of him set not thy soul.

Proverbs 19:16 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

19:16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; [but] he that despiseth his ways shall die.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

19:16He who obeys instructions guards his life, but he who is contemptuous of his ways will die.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

19:16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; But he that is careless of his ways shall die.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; he that is careless of his ways shall die.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

19:16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul: but he that is careless of his ways shall die.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

19:16He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

19:16Whoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

19:16He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall die.