Proverbs 15:10

What does Proverbs 15:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Proverbs 15:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

There is bitter punishment for him who is turned from the way; and death will be the fate of the hater of teaching.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Chastisement <FI>is<Fi> grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Instruction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way of life: he that hateth reproof shall die.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.

Context

v.9The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

v.10This passage

v.11Sheol and Abaddon are before Jehovah; How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

Cross references

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

  • 1 Kings 22:8

    And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man by whom we may inquire of Jehovah, Micaiah the son of Imlah: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.

  • Proverbs 13:1

    A wise sonhearethhis father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.

  • John 7:7

    The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that its works are evil.

  • Proverbs 12:1

    Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

  • Proverbs 5:12

    And say, How have I hated instruction, And my heart despised reproof;

  • 1 Kings 21:20

    And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee, because thou hast sold thyself to do that which is evil in the sight of Jehovah.

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