Proverbs 10:17 “Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores r…”

Proverbs 10:17

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

He who takes note of teaching is a way of life, but he who gives up training is a cause of error.

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Cross references

“the way”

2 Peter 1:5–11 Luke 11:28 Proverbs 3:18 Proverbs 4:13 Proverbs 12:1 Matthew 7:24–27

2 Peter 1:5–11 · BSB

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

Luke 11:28 · BSB

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

Proverbs 3:18 · BSB

She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed.

Proverbs 4:13 · BSB

Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.

Proverbs 12:1 · BSB

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.

Matthew 7:24–27 · BSB

Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

“he that”

Proverbs 15:10 Proverbs 5:12 Proverbs 29:1 Proverbs 1:30 Hebrews 12:25 2 Chronicles 25:16

Proverbs 15:10 · BSB

Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

Proverbs 5:12 · BSB

and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!

Proverbs 29:1 · BSB

A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.

Proverbs 1:30 · BSB

They accepted none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof.

Hebrews 12:25 · BSB

See 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?

2 Chronicles 25:16 · BSB

While he was still speaking, the king asked, “Have we made you the counselor to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So the prophet stopped, but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have d…

“erreth”

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Ecclesiastes 5:6 · BSB

Do 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?

Also

Proverbs 6:23

Proverbs 6:23 · BSB

For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

16The labor of the righteous leads to life, but the gain of the wicked brings punishment.

18The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

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