Proverbs 19:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 19:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 19:16 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 19:16 — KJV
“He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.”
— Proverbs 19:16 (KJV)
Proverbs 19:16 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 19:16
“And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean. that which died...: Heb. a carcase”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:16: own, soul, die
“But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:16: commandment, soul, ways
“He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations. lamb: or, kid burneth: Heb. maketh a memorial of”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:16: own, soul, ways
“But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:16: commandment, own, die
“He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. instruction: or, correction heareth: or, obeyeth getteth...: Heb. possesseth an heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 19:16: own, soul, despiseth
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