Devine Scripture

Proverbs 10:17

Proverbs chapter 10 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.16The labor of the righteoustendethto life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.

v.17This passage

v.18He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 15:10

    There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.

  • Hebrews 2:1

    Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest haply we drift away from them.

  • 2 Peter 1:5

    Yea, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply virtue; and in your virtue knowledge;

  • Proverbs 3:1

    My son, forget not my law; But let thy heart keep my commandments:

  • Hebrews 12:25

    See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not when they refused him that warned them on earth, much more shall not we escape who turn away from him that warneth from heaven:

  • Proverbs 1:30

    They would none of my counsel, They despised all my reproof.