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Proverbs 19:16
He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.
Proverbs 19:16 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 19:16 in other translations
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
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In context
13 A foolish sonne is the calamitie of his father, and the contentions of a wife are like a continuall dropping.
14 House and riches are the inheritance of the fathers: but a prudent wife commeth of the Lord.
15 Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
16 He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.
17 He that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lord: and the Lord will recompense him that which he hath giuen.
18 Chasten thy sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.
19 A man of much anger shall suffer punishment: and though thou deliuer him, yet wil his anger come againe.
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