Proverbs 19:16
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He that keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul: but he that neglecteth his own way, shall die.

keepeth

Proverbs 3:1 For they shall add to thee length of days, and years of life, and peace.

Proverbs 29:18 When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law, is blessed.

Psalm 103:18 To such as keep his covenant, And are mindful of his commandments to do them.

Ecclesiastes 8:5 He that keepeth the commandment, shall find no evil. The heart of a wiser man understandeth time and answer.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us all hear together the conclusion of the discourse. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is all man:

Jeremiah 7:23 But this thing I commanded them, saying: Hearken to my voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people: and walk ye in all the way that I have commanded you, that it may be well with you.

Luke 10:28 And he said to him: Thou hast answered right. This do: and thou shalt live.

John 14:15,21-23 If you love me, keep my commandments. . . .

John 15:10-14 If you keep my commandments, you shall abide in my love: as I also have kept my Father's commandments and do abide in his love. . . .

1 Corinthians 7:19 Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing: but the observance of the commandments of God.

1 John 2:3,4 And by this we know that we have known him, if we keep his commandments. . . .

1 John 3:22 And whatsoever we shall ask, we shall receive of him: because we keep his commandments and do those things which are pleasing in his sight.

1 John 5:3 For this is the charity of God: That we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not heavy.

Revelation 22:14 Blessed are they that wash their robes in the blood of the Lamb: that they may have a right to the tree of life and may enter in by the gates into the city.

keepeth his

Proverbs 16:17 The path of the just departeth from evils: he that keepeth his soul keepeth his way.

Proverbs 21:23 He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from distress.

Proverbs 22:5 Arms and swords are in the way of the perverse: but he that keepeth his own soul, departeth far from them.

Ezekiel 33:5 He heard the sound of the trumpet, and did not look to himself, his blood shall be upon him: but if he look to himself, he shall save his life.

Matthew 16:26 For what doth it profit a man, if he gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his own soul? Or what exchange shall a man give for his soul?

he that despiseth

Proverbs 13:13 Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.

Proverbs 15:32 He that rejecteth instruction, despiseth his own soul: but he that yieldeth to reproof, possesseth understanding.

Context
The Man of Integrity
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 neglecteth his own way, shall die.17He that hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him.…
Cross References
Luke 10:28
And he said to him: Thou hast answered right. This do: and thou shalt live.

Luke 11:28
But he said: Yea rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God and keep it.

Proverbs 13:13
Whosoever speaketh ill of any thing, bindeth himself for the time to come: but he that feareth the commandment, shall dwell in peace. Deceitful souls go astray in sins: the just are merciful, and shew mercy.

Proverbs 16:17
The path of the just departeth from evils: he that keepeth his soul keepeth his way.

Lexicon
He who keeps
שֹׁמֵ֣ר (šō·mêr)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

a commandment
מִ֭צְוָה (miṣ·wāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew 4687: Commandment

preserves
שֹׁמֵ֣ר (šō·mêr)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

his soul;
נַפְשׁ֑וֹ (nap̄·šōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

[but] he who is careless
בּוֹזֵ֖ה (bō·w·zêh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct
Strong's Hebrew 959: To disesteem

in his ways
דְרָכָ֣יו (ḏə·rā·ḵāw)
Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

will die.
יָמֽוּת׃ (yā·mūṯ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew 4191: To die, to kill


Additional Translations
He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul; but he who is careless in his ways will die.He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall die.

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; But he that is careless of his ways shall die.

He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall perish.

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; he that is careless of his ways shall die.

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul: but he that is careless of his ways shall die.

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.

He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.

Whoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.
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