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Proverbs 19:16
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
Proverbs 19:16 · King James Version
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Proverbs 19:16 in other translations
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.
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 son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is 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 despiseth his ways shall die.
17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
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