King James Version
Proverbs 19:16 in the King James Version says “He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 19 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.”
Proverbs 19:16 · KJV
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. that which: or, his deed
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. for: or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die
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“He that keepeth”
H8104properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
“He that keepeth”
H8104properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
“his own soul”
H5315properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
“his ways”
H1870a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
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