Proverbs 10:17

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

He is in the way {H734} of life {H2416} that keepeth {H8104} instruction {H4148}: but he that refuseth {H5800} reproof {H8433} erreth {H8582}.

He who observes discipline is on the way to life; but he who ignores correction is making a mistake.

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

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

Commentary

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Cross-References

  • 2 Peter 1:5 (12 votes)

    ¶ And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

  • 2 Peter 1:11 (12 votes)

    For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

  • Proverbs 6:23 (7 votes)

    For the commandment [is] a lamp; and the law [is] light; and reproofs of instruction [are] the way of life:

  • Luke 11:28 (7 votes)

    But he said, Yea rather, blessed [are] they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

  • Proverbs 15:10 (6 votes)

    ¶ Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: [and] he that hateth reproof shall die.

  • Matthew 7:24 (5 votes)

    Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

  • Matthew 7:27 (5 votes)

    And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.