Proverbs 10:17

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 wealth of the rich man is his fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor. 16The labor of the righteous leads to life, but the gain of the wicked brings punishment. Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray. 18The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. 19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 10:17 word by word

אֹ֣רַח לְ֭חַיִּים שׁוֹמֵ֣ר מוּסָ֑ר וְעוֹזֵ֖ב תּוֹכַ֣חַת מַתְעֶֽה׃Read the interlinear

• Whoever heedsשָׁמַרshâmar · to keep: carefulH8104
• instructionמוּסָרmûsâr · disciplineH4148
• is on the pathאֹ֫רַח'ôrach · wayH734
• to lifeחַיִּיםchay · lifeH2416
• but he who ignoresעָזַב‛âzab · to leave: neglectH5800
• reproofתּוֹכַ֫חַתtôkêchâh tôkachath · argumentH8433
• goes astrayתָּעָהtâ‛âh · to go astrayH8582

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, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.
• Proverbs 12:1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
• Proverbs 22:17Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge—
• Matthew 7:24Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
• Luke 11:28But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
• Hebrews 2:1We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.
• 2 Peter 1:5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
• Proverbs 1:25because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction,
• Proverbs 5:12and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!
• Proverbs 15:10Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
• Proverbs 29:1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
• 2 Chronicles 25:16While 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 done this and have not heeded my advice.”
• 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?
• 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?

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

Topics related to Proverbs 10:17

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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