World English Bible
Proverbs 19:16
“He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 19
14
House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.
15
Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
17
He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.
18
Discipline your son, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.