Proverbs 10:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.”
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“Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.”
King James Version · Public Domain“He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“A traveller to life <FI>is<Fi> he who is keeping instruction, And whoso is forsaking rebuke is erring.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 10:17 — 21 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 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.”
- Proverbs 1:25because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction,
- Proverbs 1:30They accepted none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof.
- Proverbs 3:1My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
- Proverbs 3:18She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed.
- Proverbs 4:4he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.
- Proverbs 4:13Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.
- Proverbs 5:12and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!
- Proverbs 5:14I am on the brink of utter ruin in the midst of the whole assembly.”
- Proverbs 6:23For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,
- Proverbs 12:1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
- Proverbs 15:10Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
- Proverbs 15:32He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
- Proverbs 22:17Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge—
- Proverbs 29:1A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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?
- 2 Peter 1:5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
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