Proverbs 19:16DRA

Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 16 of 29

"He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; he that despiseth his ways shall die."
Proverbs 19:16

In context

14House and riches the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife from the LORD.

15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

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

17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

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