Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 19:16 in English Standard Version "Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die." Pr 13:13 Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded. Lu 10:28 And he said to him, “You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live.”