16 Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life, but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die.

Other Translations of Proverbs 19:16

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

16 Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die.

The Message

16 Keep the rules and keep your life; careless living kills.

New King James Version

16 He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who is careless of his ways will die.

New Living Translation

16 Keep the commandments and keep your life; despising them leads to death.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:16

Commentary on Proverbs 19:16

(Read Proverbs 19:16)

If we keep God's word, God's word will keep us from every thing really hurtful. We abuse the doctrine of free grace, if we think that it does away the necessity and advantage of obedience. Those that live at random must die. This truth is clearly taught in words enough to alarm the stoutest sinner.