Proverbs 19:16 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Bible Comments

v. 16. He that keepeth the commandment, namely, that of God's Law, keepeth his own soul, for such conduct is conducive to spiritual life; but he that despiseth his ways, taking no heed to keep them in agreement with the Word of God, shall die, for destruction is the punishment of such disobedience.

Proverbs 19:16

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