Proverbs 19:16 KJV
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
Proverbs 19:16, King James Version
In context
15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay 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 shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
- 1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.