Proverbs 10:17

In 11 translations

BSB

Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.

KJV

He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.erreth: or, causeth to err

WEB

He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

ASV

He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

LSV

A traveler to life [is] he who is keeping instruction, || And whoever is forsaking rebuke is erring.

YLT

A traveller to life [is] he who is keeping instruction, And whoso is forsaking rebuke is erring.

DBY

Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.

DRC

The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs goeth astray.

GNV

He that regardeth instruction, is in the way of life: but he that refuseth correction, goeth out of the way.

JPS

He is in the way of life that heedeth instruction; but he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

LXXE

Instruction keeps the right ways of life; but instruction unchastened goes astray.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

WLC

אֹ֣רַח לְ֭חַיִּים שׁוֹמֵ֣ר מוּסָ֑ר וְעוֹזֵ֖ב תּוֹכַ֣חַת מַתְעֶֽה׃

LXX-Br

Ὁδοὺς δικαίας ζωῆς φυλάσσει παιδεία, παιδεία δὲ ἀνεξέλεγκτος πλανᾶται.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 15:10Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
• Luke 11:28But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
• Proverbs 5:12and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!
• 2 Peter 1:5–11For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness,…
• Proverbs 6:23For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,
• Proverbs 3:18She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed.
• Proverbs 29:1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
• Proverbs 4:13Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.
• Proverbs 12:1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
• Proverbs 3:1–2My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.
• Proverbs 4:4he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.
• Matthew 7:24–27Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not…
• Proverbs 1:25–26because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction, in turn I will mock your calamity; I will sneer when terror strikes you,
• Ecclesiastes 5:6Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not tell the messenger that your vow was a mistake. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?
• Hebrews 12:25See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven?
• Hebrews 2:1We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

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