Proverbs 19:16

New International Version

Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life, but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die.

Cross References

Job 5:2

Resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.

Psalm 103:18

with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.

Proverbs 13:13

Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.

Proverbs 15:32

Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.

Proverbs 21:16

Whoever strays from the path of prudence comes to rest in the company of the dead.

Proverbs 21:23

Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.

Proverbs 22:5

In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

Proverbs 29:18

Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.

Proverbs 3:1

My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.

Ecclesiastes 8:5

Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm, and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure.

Jeremiah 7:23

but I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in obedience to all I command you, that it may go well with you.

Ezekiel 33:5

Since they heard the sound of the trumpet but did not heed the warning, their blood will be on their own head. If they had heeded the warning, they would have saved themselves.

Matthew 16:26

What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?

Luke 10:28

“You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

Luke 11:28

He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

John 14:15

“If you love me, keep my commands.

1 Corinthians 7:19

Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God’s commands is what counts.

1 John 3:22

and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him.

1 John 5:3

In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome,

Revelation 22:14

“Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city.