Parallel Verses
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.
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
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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 propels one into a deep sleep. An idle person will suffer hunger.
16
But he who
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Luke 10:28
He told him: You answered correctly, do this and you will live.
Proverbs 13:13
The one who despises the word will experience bad consequences (be destroyed). He who respects the commandment will be rewarded.
Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright departs from evil. He who guards his way preserves his life.
Luke 11:28
He replied: More blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.
Psalm 103:18
It is to those who keep his covenant, and to those who remember to do his commandments.
Proverbs 3:1
My son, do not forget my law. Let your heart obey my commandments.
Proverbs 15:32
He who refuses instruction (discipline) despises his own life. But he who listens to reproof understands.
Proverbs 21:23
He who guards his mouth and holds his tongue stays out of trouble.
Proverbs 22:5
Thorns and snares are in the way of the wicked. He who guards his life will stay far away from them.
Proverbs 29:18
Where there is no vision the people perish. The one who obeys the law is happy.
Ecclesiastes 8:5
He who obeys the king's command will feel no harm. A wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Respect God, and obey his commandments for this is the whole duty of man.
Jeremiah 7:23
I gave them this command: 'Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and you will be my people. You will walk in all the way that I command you that it may be well with you.'
Ezekiel 33:5
They heard the sound of the horn but ignored its warning. In that case they are responsible for their own deaths. If they had taken the warning they would have saved themselves.
Matthew 16:26
What will a man profit, if he gains the whole world, and gives up his life? What will a man give in exchange for his life?
John 14:15
If you love me, you will keep (obey) my commandments!
John 14:21-23
He that has my commandments, and obeys them loves me. My Father will love the person who loves me. I will love him and disclose myself to him.
John 15:10-14
If you obey my commandments you will remain in my love. I have obeyed my Father's commandments and remain in his love.
1 Corinthians 7:19
Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing. Obey the commandments of God.
1 John 2:3-4
We know that we know him, when we obey his commandments.
1 John 3:22
Whatever we ask we receive from Him because we obey His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight.
1 John 5:3
For this is the love of God, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.
Revelation 22:14
Blessed are those who obey his commandments. They have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates of the city.