Parallel Verses
NET Bible
The one who obeys commandments guards his life; the one who despises his ways will die.
New American Standard Bible
But he who
King James Version
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
Holman Bible
one who disregards
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.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Whoso keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul; but he that regardeth not his way, shall 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
Shamar
Shamar
Nephesh
Bazah
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 19:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Foolish Son Brings Ruin To Others
15 Laziness brings on a deep sleep, and the idle person will go hungry. 16 The one who obeys commandments guards his life; the one who despises his ways will die. 17 The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord, and the Lord will repay him for his good deed.
Phrases
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Cross References
Luke 10:28
Jesus said to him, "You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live."
Proverbs 13:13
The one who despises instruction will pay the penalty, but whoever esteems instruction will be rewarded.
Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; the one who guards his way safeguards his life.
Luke 11:28
But he replied, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!"
Psalm 103:18
to those who keep his covenant, who are careful to obey his commands.
Proverbs 3:1
My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,
Proverbs 15:32
The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding.
Proverbs 21:23
The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.
Proverbs 22:5
Thorns and snares are in the path of the perverse, but the one who guards himself keeps far from them.
Proverbs 29:18
When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!
Ecclesiastes 8:5
Whoever obeys his command will not experience harm, and a wise person knows the proper time and procedure.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
Jeremiah 7:23
I also explicitly commanded them: "Obey me. If you do, I will be your God and you will be my people. Live exactly the way I tell you and things will go well with you."
Ezekiel 33:5
He heard the sound of the trumpet but did not heed the warning, so he is responsible for himself. If he had heeded the warning, he would have saved his life.
Matthew 16:26
For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but forfeits his life? Or what can a person give in exchange for his life?
John 14:15
"If you love me, you will obey my commandments.
John 14:21-23
The person who has my commandments and obeys them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and will reveal myself to him."
John 15:10-14
If you obey my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commandments and remain in his love.
1 Corinthians 7:19
Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Instead, keeping God's commandments is what counts.
1 John 2:3-4
Now by this we know that we have come to know God: if we keep his commandments.
1 John 3:22
and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing to him.
1 John 5:3
For this is the love of God: that we keep his commandments. And his commandments do not weigh us down,
Revelation 22:14
Blessed are those who wash their robes so they can have access to the tree of life and can enter into the city by the gates.