Proverbs 19:16
He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
In Context
15Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
Cross References
Job 5:2Doubtlesse anger killeth the foolish, and enuie slayeth the idiote.
Proverbs 3:1My sonne, forget not thou my Lawe, but let thine heart keepe my commandements.
Proverbs 15:32Hee that refuseth instruction, despiseth his owne soule: but he that obeyeth correction, getteth vnderstanding.
Proverbs 21:16A man that wandreth out of the way of wisdome, shall remaine in the congregation of the dead.
Proverbs 22:5Thornes and snares are in the way of the frowarde: but he that regardeth his soule, will depart farre from them.
Ecclesiastes 8:5He that keepeth the commandement, shall knowe none euill thing, and the heart of the wise shall knowe the time and iudgement.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 19:16
Circumspection and Charity. 15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. See here the evil of a sluggish slothful disposition. 1. It stupefies men, and makes them senseless, and mindless of their own affairs, as they were cast into a deep sleep, dreaming much, but doing nothing. Slothful people doze away their time, bury their talents, live a useless life, and are the unprofitable burdens of the earth; for any service they do when they are awake they might as well be always… Read the whole commentary →