Berean Standard Bible
Proverbs 19:16
“He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.”
In context
14Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
16He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.
17Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
18Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
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