Proverbs 19:16

Contemporary English Version 1995

Obey the Lord's teachings and you will live— disobey and you will die.

Cross References

Luke 10:28

Jesus said, “You have given the right answer. If you do this, you will have eternal life.”

Proverbs 13:13

If you reject God's teaching, you will pay the price; if you obey his commands, you will be rewarded.

Luke 11:28

Jesus replied, “That's true, but the people who are really blessed are the ones who hear and obey God's message!”

1 John 5:3

We show our love for God by obeying his commandments, and they are not hard to follow.

1 John 3:22

He will give us whatever we ask, because we obey him and do what pleases him.

Proverbs 29:18

Without guidance from God law and order disappear, but God blesses everyone who obeys his Law.

Proverbs 21:23

Watching what you say can save you a lot of trouble.

Proverbs 16:17

God's people avoid evil ways, and they protect themselves by watching where they go.

Revelation 22:14

God will bless all who have washed their robes. They will each have the right to eat fruit from the tree that gives life, and they can enter the gates of the city.

1 Corinthians 7:19

Being circumcised or uncircumcised isn't really what matters. The important thing is to obey God's commands.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Everything you were taught can be put into a few words: Respect and obey God! This is what life is all about.

Ecclesiastes 8:5

If you obey the king, you will stay out of trouble. So be wise and learn what to do and when to do it.

Proverbs 3:1

My child, remember my teachings and instructions and obey them completely.

John 14:15

Jesus said to his disciples: If you love me, you will do as I command.

Matthew 16:26

What will you gain, if you own the whole world but destroy yourself? What would you give to get back your soul?

Jeremiah 7:23

Instead, I told them, “If you listen to me and do what I tell you, I will be your God, you will be my people, and all will go well for you.”

Proverbs 22:5

Crooks walk down a road full of thorny traps. Stay away from there!

Proverbs 15:32

You hurt only yourself by rejecting instruction, but it makes good sense to accept it.

Psalm 103:18

who faithfully obey him.

Job 5:2

Envy and jealousy will kill a stupid fool.

Proverbs 21:16

If you stop using good sense, you will find yourself in the grave.