Proverbs 19:16

Proverbs 19:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life,

but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die.

16One who keeps the commandment keeps his soul,

But one who 19:16 Lit despisesis careless of 19:16 Lit waysconduct will die.

16He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul,

But he who is careless of conduct will die.

16He 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. [Prov 13:13; 16:17; Luke 10:28; 11:28]

16He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul,

but he who is careless in his ways will die.

16Those who keep commandments keep their lives.

But those who don’t care how they live will die.