Proverbs 19:16
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
In other versions
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; `But' he that is careless of his ways shall die.
ASV
He who keeps the law keeps his soul; but death will be the fate of him who takes no note of the word.
BBE
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; he that is careless of his ways shall die.
DBY
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
WEB
Whoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.
YLT
He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall die.
ENG
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
WBT
He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.
BSB
In context
14House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.