Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 19:16
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Berean Standard Bible
He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; [But] he that is careless of his ways shall die.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 19
14 Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
16 He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.
17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
18 Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
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