13 Whoever jdespises kthe word brings destruction on himself,
but he who reveres the commandment will be lrewarded.
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Proverbs 19:16
Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life;
he who despises his ways will die.
Numbers 15:31
Because he has despised the word of the LORD and has broken his commandment, that person shall be utterly cut off; his iniquity shall be on him.”
2 Chronicles 36:16
But they kept mocking the messengers of God, despising his words and scoffing at his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD rose against his people, until there was no remedy.
Proverbs 16:20
Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good,
and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
Deuteronomy 30:14
But the word is very near you. It is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can do it.
Proverbs 13:21
Disaster pursues sinners,
but the righteous are rewarded with good.
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