Proverbs 19:16 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 19:16 MSG (The Message)
Keep the rules and keep your life; careless living kills.
Proverbs 19:16 KJV (King James Version)
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; But he that despiseth his ways shall die.
Proverbs 19:16 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who is careless of conduct will die.
Proverbs 19:16 NCV (New Century Version)
Those who obey the commands protect themselves, but those who are careless will die.
Proverbs 19:16 ASV (American Standard Version)
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; But he that is careless of his ways shall die.
Proverbs 19:16 NIV (New International Version)
Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life, but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die.
Proverbs 19:16 NKJV (New King James Version)
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who is careless of his ways will die.
Proverbs 19:16 AMP (Amplified Bible)
He 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]
Proverbs 19:16 NLT (New Living Translation)
Keep the commandments and keep your life; despising them leads to death.
Proverbs 19:16 TPT (The Passion Translation)
Honor God’s holy instructions and life will go well for you. But if you despise his ways and choose your own plans, you will die.
Proverbs 19:16 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die.