Verse Comparison: Proverbs 19:16
American Standard Version
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; `But' he that is careless of his ways shall die.
Amplified® Bible
He who keeps the commandment [of the Lord] keeps his own life, but he who despises His ways shall die.
Contemporary English Version
Obey the Lord's teachings and you will live-- disobey and you will die.
Darby English Version
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; he that is careless of his ways shall die.
Good News Bible
Keep God's laws and you will live longer; if you ignore them, you will die.
King James Version
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
New American Standard Bible
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, {But} he who is careless of conduct will die.
New International Version
He who obeys instructions guards his life,
but he who is contemptuous of his ways will die.
New King James Version
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul,
But he who is careless of his ways will die.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who acts carelessly will die.
Revised Standard Version
He who keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises the word will die.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.
