King James Bible
KJVHe that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 19:16
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 19:16 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; But he that is careless of his ways shall die. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul: but he that neglecteth his own way, shall die. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; he that is careless of his ways shall die. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul: but he that is careless of his ways shall die. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall die. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; But he that is careless of his ways shall die.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul: but he that neglecteth his own way, shall die.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; he that is careless of his ways shall die.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul: but he that is careless of his ways shall die.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
World English Bible
WEBHe who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall die.
King James Bible
KJVHe that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; But he that is careless of his ways shall die.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul: but he that neglecteth his own way, shall die.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; he that is careless of his ways shall die.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul: but he that is careless of his ways shall die.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
World English Bible
WEBHe who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall die.