New English Translation
Proverbs 10:17
17The one who heeds instruction is on the way to life, but the one who rejects rebuke goes astray.
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 a rich person is like a fortified city, but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty. 16The reward which the righteous receive is life; the recompense which the wicked receive is judgment. The one who heeds instruction is on the way to life, but the one who rejects rebuke goes astray. 18The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool. 19When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
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אֹ֣רַח לְ֭חַיִּים שׁוֹמֵ֣ר מוּסָ֑ר וְעוֹזֵ֖ב תּוֹכַ֣חַת מַתְעֶֽה׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 10:17
- Proverbs 3:1My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,
- Proverbs 4:4he taught me, and he said to me: “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands so that you will live.
- Proverbs 12:1The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid.
- Proverbs 22:17Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my instruction.
- Matthew 7:24“Everyone who hears these words of mine and does them is like a wise man who built his house on rock.
- Luke 11:28But he replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!”
- Hebrews 2:1Therefore we must pay closer attention 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 excellence, to excellence, knowledge;
- Proverbs 1:25because you neglected all my advice, and did not comply with my rebuke,
- Proverbs 5:12And you will say, “How I hated discipline! My heart spurned reproof!
- Proverbs 15:10Severe discipline is for the one who abandons the way; the one who hates reproof will die.
- Proverbs 29:1The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.
- 2 Chronicles 25:16While he was speaking, Amaziah said to him, “Did we appoint you to be a royal counselor? Stop prophesying or else you will be killed!” So the prophet stopped, but added, “I know that the Lord has decided to destroy you, because you have done this thing and refused to listen to my advice.”
- Hebrews 12:25Take care not to refuse the one who is speaking! For if they did not escape when they refused the one who warned them on earth, how much less shall we, if we reject the one who warns from heaven?
- Ecclesiastes 5:6Do not let your mouth cause you to sin, and do not tell the priest, “It was a mistake!” Why make God angry at you so that he would 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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