Devine Scripture

Proverbs 19:16

Proverbs chapter 19 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; And the idle soul shall suffer hunger.

v.16This passage

v.17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.

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.