Proverbs 10:17
What does Proverbs 10:17 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 10:17 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He who takes note of teaching is a way of life, but he who gives up training is a cause of error.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A traveller to life <FI>is<Fi> he who is keeping instruction, And whoso is forsaking rebuke is erring.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs, goeth astray.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.
Context
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.
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