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Proverbs 10:17
17He who learns from instruction and correction is on the [right] path of life [and for others his example is a path toward wisdom and blessing], But he who ignores and refuses correction goes off course [and for others his example is a path toward sin and ruin].
Proverbs 10:17 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
- New International Version (NIV)Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, But he who refuses correction goes astray.
Context of Proverbs 10:17
15The rich man’s wealth is his fortress; The ruin of the poor is their poverty. 16The wages of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God] is [a worthwhile, meaningful] life, The income of the wicked, punishment. He who learns from instruction and correction is on the [right] path of life [and for others his example is a path toward wisdom and blessing], But he who ignores and refuses correction goes off course [and for others his example is a path toward sin and ruin]. 18He who hides hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool. 19When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable, But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
Read all of Proverbs 10Proverbs 10:17 word by word
אֹ֣רַח לְ֭חַיִּים שׁוֹמֵ֣ר מוּסָ֑ר וְעוֹזֵ֖ב תּוֹכַ֣חַת מַתְעֶֽה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 10:17
- Proverbs 3:1My son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments;
- Proverbs 4:4He taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; Keep my commandments and live.
- Proverbs 12:1Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.
- Proverbs 22:17Listen carefully and hear the words of the wise, And apply your mind to my knowledge;
- Matthew 7:24“So everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, will be like a wise man [a far-sighted, practical, and sensible man] who built his house on the rock.
- Luke 11:28But He said, “On the contrary, blessed (happy, favored by God) are those who hear the word of God and continually observe it.”
- Hebrews 2:1For this reason [that is, because of God’s final revelation in His Son Jesus and because of Jesus’ superiority to the angels] we must pay much closer attention than ever to the things that we have heard, so that we do not [in any way] drift away from truth.
- 2 Peter 1:5For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),
- Proverbs 1:25And you treated all my counsel as nothing And would not accept my reprimand,
- Proverbs 5:12And you say, “How I hated instruction and discipline, And my heart despised correction and reproof!
- Proverbs 15:10There is severe discipline for him who turns from the way [of righteousness]; And he who hates correction will die.
- Proverbs 29:1He who hardens his neck and refuses instruction after being often reproved (corrected, criticized), Will suddenly be broken beyond repair.
- 2 Chronicles 25:16As he was talking, the king said to him, “Have we made you the king’s counselor? Stop! Why should you be put to death?” Then the prophet stopped and said, “I know that God has decided to destroy you because you have done this and have ignored my advice.”
- Hebrews 12:25See to it that you do not refuse [to listen to] Him who is speaking [to you now]. For if those [sons of Israel] did not escape when they refused [to listen to] him who warned them on earth [revealing God’s will], how much less will we escape if we turn our backs on Him who warns from heaven?
- Ecclesiastes 5:6Do not allow your speech to cause you to sin, and do not say before the messenger (priest) of God that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry because of your voice (words) and destroy the work of your hands?
Commentaries on Proverbs 10:17
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17He is in the way of life - The truly religious man accumulates knowledge that he may the better know how to live to God, and do most good among men.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17literally, A way of life is he that keepeth instruction. The verb “erreth” is better rendered in the margin. The influence for good or evil spreads beyond the man himself.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 17Verse 17 The traveller that has missed his way, and cannot bear to be told of it, and to be shown the right way, must err still.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17Wise people welcome corrections to their thoughts or actions. They see discipline as a chance to become wiser.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1717. keepeth--observes (Pr 3:18; 4:22). refuseth--or, "turns from reproof," which might direct him aright.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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