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Proverbs · Chapter 19

Proverbs 19:16

He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.

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Before · Proverbs 19:14–15

14House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. 15Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.

16He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.

After · Proverbs 19:17–18

17He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; he will reward him. 18Discipline your son, for there is hope; don’t be a willing party to his death.

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