Proverbs 19:16
What does Proverbs 19:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 19:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; But he that is careless of his ways shall die.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; But he that is careless of his ways shall die.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who keeps the law keeps his soul; but death will be the fate of him who takes no note of the word.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul: but he that neglecteth his own way, shall die.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; he that is careless of his ways shall die.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 15:32
He that refuseth correction despiseth his own soul; But he that hearkeneth to reproof getteth understanding.
- 1 Corinthians 7:19
Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing; but the keeping of the commandments of God.
- Ecclesiastes 8:5
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man’s heart discerneth time and judgment:
- John 14:15
If ye love me, ye will keep my commandments.
- Matthew 16:26
For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?
- 1 John 3:22
and whatsoever we ask we receive of him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight.
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