Parallel Verses

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Whoso keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul; but he that regardeth not his way, shall die.

New American Standard Bible

He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul,
But he who is careless of conduct will die.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

The one who keeps commands preserves himself;
one who disregards his ways will die.

International Standard Version

Whoever obeys a commandment keeps himself safe, but someone who is contemptuous in conduct will die.

A Conservative Version

He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul. He who is careless of his ways shall die.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified


He who keeps and obeys the commandment [of the Lord] keeps (guards) his own life,
But he who is careless of his ways and conduct will die.

Bible in Basic English

He who keeps the law keeps his soul; but death will be the fate of him who takes no note of the word.

Darby Translation

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

Julia Smith Translation

He watching the command watches his soul: he despising his ways shall die.

King James 2000

He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall die.

Lexham Expanded Bible

He who guards commandments guards his life; he who is careless of his ways will be killed.

Modern King James verseion

He who keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; he who despises His ways shall die.

NET Bible

The one who obeys commandments guards his life; the one who despises his ways will die.

New Heart English Bible

He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.

The Emphasized Bible

One who guardeth the commandment, guardeth his life, he that is reckless in his ways, shall die.

Webster

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

World English Bible

He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.

Youngs Literal Translation

Whoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
שׁמר 
Shamar 
Usage: 468

מצוה 
Mitsvah 
Usage: 181

שׁמר 
Shamar 
Usage: 468

נפשׁ 
Nephesh 
Usage: 753

but he that despiseth
בּזה 
Bazah 
Usage: 42

דּרך 
Derek 
Usage: 704

Context Readings

A Foolish Son Brings Ruin To Others

15 Slothfulness bringeth sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. 16 Whoso keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul; but he that regardeth not his way, shall die. 17 He that hath pity upon the poor, lendeth unto the LORD; and look, what he layeth out, it shall be paid him again.

Cross References

Luke 10:28

And he said unto him, "Thou hast answered right. This do and thou shalt live."

Proverbs 13:13

Whoso despiseth the word, destroyeth himself; but he that feareth the commandment shall have peace.

Proverbs 16:17

The path of the righteous escheweth evil; and whoso looketh well to his ways, keepeth his own soul.

Luke 11:28

But he said, "Yea, happy are they that hear the word of God, and keep it."

Psalm 103:18

even upon such as keep his covenant, and think upon his commandments to do them.

Proverbs 3:1

My son, forget not my law, but see that thine heart keep my commandments.

Proverbs 15:32

He that refuseth to be reformed, despiseth his own soul; but he that submitteth himself to correction, is wise.

Proverbs 21:23

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue; the same keepeth his soul from troubles.

Proverbs 22:5

Spears and snares are in the way of the froward; but he that will keep his soul, let him flee from such.

Proverbs 29:18

Where no Prophet is, there the people perish; but well is him that keepeth the law.

Ecclesiastes 8:5

Whoso keepeth the commandment, shall feel no harm: but a wise man's heart discerneth time and manner.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Let us hear the conclusion of all things: Fear God, and keep his commandments, for that toucheth all men;

Jeremiah 7:23

but this I commanded them, saying, 'Hearken and obey my voice, and I shall be your God, and ye shall be my people: so that ye walk in all the ways, which I have commanded you, that ye may prosper.'

Ezekiel 33:5

For he heard the sound of the trumpet, and would not take heed, therefore his blood be upon him. But if he will receive warning, he shall save his life.

Matthew 16:26

What shall it profit a man, though he should win all the whole world, if he lose his own soul? Or else, what shall a man give to redeem his soul again withal?

John 14:15

"If ye love me, keep my commandments,

John 14:21-23

He that hath my commandments and keepeth them, the same is he that loveth me: and he shall be loved of my father, and I will love him, and will show mine own self unto him."

John 15:10-14

If ye shall keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love: even as I have kept my father's commandments, and abide in his love.

1 Corinthians 7:19

Circumcision is nothing, uncircumcision is nothing: but the keeping of the commandments of God is altogether.

1 John 2:3-4

And hereby we are sure that we know him: if we keep his commandments.

1 John 3:22

and whatsoever we ask, that we shall receive of him: because we keep his commandments, and do those things which are pleasing in his sight.

1 John 5:3

This is the love of God, that we keep his commandments, and his commandments are not grievous.

Revelation 22:14

Blessed are they that do his commandments, that their power may be in the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

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