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Proverbs 19:16
One who guardeth the commandment, guardeth his life, he that is reckless in his ways, shall die.
Proverbs 19:16 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 Engulfing ruin to his father, is a son that is a dullard,—and, a continuous dripping, are the contentions of a wife.
14 House and substance, are an inheritance from one’s fathers, but, from Yahweh, cometh a wife who is prudent.
15 Sloth, falleth into a deep sleep, and, a soul that is indolent, shall famish.
16 One who guardeth the commandment, guardeth his life, he that is reckless in his ways, shall die.
17 A lender to Yahweh, is one who sheweth favour to the poor, and, his good deed, He will pay him back.
18 Correct thy son, because there is hope, yet, not so as to slay him, let thy passion be excited.
19 A man in a rage, taketh away the penalty,—nevertheless, if thou let him go free, the more [stripes] must thou add.
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