Proverbs 19:16
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 19
“He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.”Proverbs 19:16
What Does Proverbs 19:16 Mean?
Proverbs 19:16 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 19, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Self-Control.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 19:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 29:18“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.”Proverbs 13:13“Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.”Luke 10:28“And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.”1 John 5:3“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.”Luke 11:28“But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.”Proverbs 16:17“The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.”1 John 3:22“And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.”Proverbs 21:23“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”Proverbs 22:5“Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.”Ecclesiastes 8:5“Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man’s heart discerneth both time and judgment.”Matthew 16:26“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”Revelation 22:14“Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.”Proverbs 3:1“My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:”Ecclesiastes 12:13“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”Jeremiah 7:23“But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.”John 14:15“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”John 14:21“He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.”John 15:10“If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.”1 Corinthians 7:19“Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God.”1 John 2:3“And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.”
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