Proverbs 10:17

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Proverbs 10:17

He who learns from instruction and correction is on the [right] path of life [and for others his example is a path toward wisdom and blessing],
But he who ignores and refuses correction goes off course [and for others his example is a path toward sin and ruin].

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching [of the law] is light,
And reproofs (rebukes) for discipline are the way of life,

2 Chronicles 25:16

As he was talking, the king said to him, “Have we made you the king’s counselor? Stop! Why should you be put to death?” Then the prophet stopped and said, “I know that God has decided to destroy you because you have done this and have ignored my advice.”

Proverbs 1:25-26

And you treated all my counsel as nothing
And would not accept my reprimand,

Proverbs 1:30

They would not accept my counsel,
And they spurned all my rebuke.

Proverbs 3:1-2

My son, do not forget my teaching,
But let your heart keep my commandments;

Proverbs 3:18

She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy [blessed, considered fortunate, to be admired] is everyone who holds her tightly.

Proverbs 4:4

He taught me and said to me,
“Let your heart hold fast my words;
Keep my commandments and live.

Proverbs 4:13

Take hold of instruction; [actively seek it, grip it firmly and] do not let go.
Guard her, for she is your life.

Proverbs 5:12

And you say, “How I hated instruction and discipline,
And my heart despised correction and reproof!

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.

Proverbs 15:10

There is severe discipline for him who turns from the way [of righteousness];
And he who hates correction will die.

Proverbs 22:17-19

Listen carefully and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your mind to my knowledge;

Proverbs 29:1

He who hardens his neck and refuses instruction after being often reproved (corrected, criticized),
Will suddenly be broken beyond repair.

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Do not allow your speech to cause you to sin, and do not say before the messenger (priest) of God that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry because of your voice (words) and destroy the work of your hands?

Matthew 7:24-27

“So everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, will be like a wise man [a far-sighted, practical, and sensible man] who built his house on the rock.

Luke 11:28

But He said, “On the contrary, blessed (happy, favored by God) are those who hear the word of God and continually observe it.”

Hebrews 2:1

For this reason [that is, because of God’s final revelation in His Son Jesus and because of Jesus’ superiority to the angels] we must pay much closer attention than ever to the things that we have heard, so that we do not [in any way] drift away from truth.

Hebrews 12:25

See to it that you do not refuse [to listen to] Him who is speaking [to you now]. For if those [sons of Israel] did not escape when they refused [to listen to] him who warned them on earth [revealing God’s will], how much less will we escape if we turn our backs on Him who warns from heaven?

2 Peter 1:5-11

For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),

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Summary

Proverbs 10:17

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

The way

He that

Erreth

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Bible References

The way

My son, do not forget my teaching,
But let your heart keep my commandments;

He taught me and said to me,
“Let your heart hold fast my words;
Keep my commandments and live.

Whoever loves instruction and discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof and correction is stupid.

Listen carefully and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your mind to my knowledge;

“So everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, will be like a wise man [a far-sighted, practical, and sensible man] who built his house on the rock.

But He said, “On the contrary, blessed (happy, favored by God) are those who hear the word of God and continually observe it.”

He that

And you treated all my counsel as nothing
And would not accept my reprimand,

And you say, “How I hated instruction and discipline,
And my heart despised correction and reproof!

There is severe discipline for him who turns from the way [of righteousness];
And he who hates correction will die.

He who hardens his neck and refuses instruction after being often reproved (corrected, criticized),
Will suddenly be broken beyond repair.