Proverbs 19:16 · KJV
“He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; {but} he that despiseth his ways shall die.”
— Proverbs 19:16
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. {that which...: or, his deed}
Proverbs 19 — Context
House and riches {are} the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife {is} from the LORD.
15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; {but} he that despiseth his ways shall die.
17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. {that which...: or, his deed}
18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. {for...: or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die}
Cross References
Proverbs 13:13
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded. {shall be rewarded: or, shall be in peace}
Luke 10:28
And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
1 John 5:3
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
Luke 11:28
But he said, Yea rather, blessed {are} they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Proverbs 16:17
The highway of the upright {is} to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
1 John 3:22
And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
Revelation 22:14
Blessed {are} they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
Ecclesiastes 8:5
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment. {shall...: Heb. shall know}