Proverbs 19:16 — KJV with Strong's Concordance

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¹⁶He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.

Proverbs 19:16 —

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Cross-References

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Proverbs 13:13
Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
Luke 10:28
And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
1 John 5:3
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
Luke 11:28
But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Proverbs 21:23
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities Deafness Duty Godlessness Heart Impenitence Obduracy (hardness)Obedience

Commentary

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 those…

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown’s Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (1871)

(vv. 16)

16. (Compare Pr 10:17; 13:13). despiseth ... ways--opposed to keeping or observing, neglects (Pr 16:17) (as unworthy of regard) his moral conduct.