16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
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Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 16)Here is, 1. The happiness of those that walk circumspectly. Those that make conscience of keeping the commandment in every thing, that live by rule, as becomes servants and patients, keep their own souls ; they secure their present peace and future bliss, and provide every way well for themselves. If we keep God’s word, God’s word will keep us from every thing really hurtful. 2. The misery of thos…
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