Verse 16

The one who keeps the commandment preserves their soul, but whoever despises their ways will die.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Den som holder budet, verner om sin sjel; men den som forakter sine veier, vil møte døden.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  Den som holder budet, våker over sin egen sjel; den som forakter sine veier, skal dø.

• Norsk King James

  Den som følger budet, holder sin egen sjel; men den som forakter sine veier, skal dø.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Den som holder budene, bevarer sitt liv, men den som forakter sine veier, skal dø.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Den som holder budet, bevarer sitt liv; den som forakter sine veier, skal dø.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Den som holder budet, bevarer sin sjel, men den som forakter sin vei, skal dø.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Den som holder budene, beskytter sin egen sjel, men den som forakter sin vei, skal dø.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Den som holder budet, bevarer sin sjel, men den som forakter sin vei, skal dø.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Den som holder budet, holder sin sjel; men den som ringeakter sine veier, dør.

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  Den som holder budet, bevarer sin sjel, men den som forakter sine veier, skal dø.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Hvo, som bevarer Budet, bevarer sin Sjæl, (men) hvo, der foragter sine Veie, skal dødes.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Den som holder budet, bevarer sin sjel; men den som forakter sine veier, skal dø.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  He who keeps the commandment keeps his own soul, but he who despises his ways shall die.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Den som holder budet, bevarer sin sjel, men den som forakter sine veier, skal dø.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Den som holder budet bevarer sin sjel, men den som forakter hans veier skal dø.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Den som holder budet, bevarer sin sjel, men den som er uvøren på sine veier, vil dø.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Den som holder loven beskytter sin sjel; men død vil komme over den som ignorerer ordet.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Who so kepeth the comaundemet, kepeth his owne soule: but he yt regardeth not his waye, shal dye.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Who so kepeth the commaundement, kepeth his owne soule: but he that regardeth not his wayes, shall dye.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ¶ He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; [but] he that despiseth his ways shall die.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

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

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  Whoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; [But] he that is careless of his ways shall die.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  He who keeps the law keeps his soul; but death will be the fate of him who takes no note of the word.

• World English Bible (2000)

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

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  The one who obeys commandments guards his life; the one who despises his ways will die.

Referenced Verses

• Luke 10:28 : 28 Jesus said to him, 'You have answered correctly. Do this, and you will live.'
• Prov 16:17 : 17 The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives.
• Prov 13:13 : 13 Whoever despises the word will bring destruction upon themselves, but respecting the commandment brings a reward.
• Luke 11:28 : 28 But He replied, 'Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.'
• John 14:15 : 15 If you love me, keep my commandments.
• John 14:21-23 : 21 The one who has my commandments and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and will reveal myself to him. 22 Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, 'Lord, how is it that you are going to reveal yourself to us, and not to the world?' 23 Jesus answered, 'If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.'
• John 15:10-14 : 10 If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. 11 I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. 12 This is my commandment: Love one another as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command.
• 1 Cor 7:19 : 19 Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God’s commandments is what matters.
• 1 John 2:3-4 : 3 We know that we have come to know Him if we keep His commandments. 4 Anyone who claims, 'I have come to know Him,' but does not keep His commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in them.
• 1 John 3:22 : 22 And whatever we ask, we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do what pleases Him.
• 1 John 5:3 : 3 For this is the love of God: that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.
• Rev 22:14 : 14 Blessed are those who keep His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates.
• Prov 21:23 : 23 Whoever guards their mouth and tongue keeps themselves from troubles.
• Prov 22:5 : 5 Thorns and snares are in the path of the crooked; whoever guards their soul will stay far from them.
• Prov 29:18 : 18 Where there is no vision, the people run wild; but blessed is he who keeps the law.
• Eccl 8:5 : 5 Whoever obeys a command will avoid harm, and the heart of the wise person knows the right time and the right way.
• Eccl 12:13 : 13 Now that all has been heard, here is the conclusion: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.
• Jer 7:23 : 23 But this is what I commanded them: Listen to my voice, and I will be your God, and you will be my people. Walk in all the ways I command you, so that it may go well with you.
• Ezek 33:5 : 5 Since they heard the sound of the trumpet but did not take warning, their blood will be on themselves. If they had taken warning, they would have saved their lives.
• Matt 16:26 : 26 For what will it profit a person to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?
• Prov 15:32 : 32 Those who ignore discipline despise themselves, but those who heed correction gain understanding.
• Ps 103:18 : 18 With those who keep His covenant and remember to obey His precepts.
• Prov 3:1 : 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments.