Old Testament · VERSE 16

Proverbs 19:16

King James Version

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

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Proverbs 19:14

House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.

Proverbs 19:15

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

Proverbs 19:16SELECTED VERSE

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

Proverbs 19:17

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

Proverbs 19:18

Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

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