Proverbs 19:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall die.
Proverbs 19:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; But he that is careless of his ways shall die.
Proverbs 19:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.
Proverbs 19:16 (BSB)
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What does Proverbs 19:16 say?
Proverbs 19:16 in modern King James wording reads: "He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall die."
Where is Proverbs 19:16 found in the Bible?
Proverbs 19:16 is verse 16 of chapter 19 of the book of Proverbs, in the Old Testament. Proverbs has 31 chapters.
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