Parallel Verses

The Emphasized Bible

On the way to life, is he that heedeth correction, but, he that hateth reproof, is going astray.

New American Standard Bible

He is on the path of life who heeds instruction,
But he who ignores reproof goes astray.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

The one who follows instruction is on the path to life,
but the one who rejects correction goes astray.

International Standard Version

Whoever heeds correction is on the pathway to life, but someone who ignores exhortation goes astray.

A Conservative Version

He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof errs.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified


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].

Bible in Basic English

He who takes note of teaching is a way of life, but he who gives up training is a cause of error.

Darby Translation

Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.

Julia Smith Translation

The path to life is watching instruction: and he forsaking reproof goes astray.

King James 2000

He is in the way of life that keeps instruction: but he that refuses reproof goes astray.

Lexham Expanded Bible

[On] the path to life is he who guards instruction, but he who rejects rebuke goes astray.

Modern King James verseion

He who keeps instruction is in the way of life; but he who refuses reproof goes astray.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

To take heed unto the chastening of nurture, is the way of life; but he that refuseth to be reformed, deceiveth himself.

NET Bible

The one who heeds instruction is on the way to life, but the one who rejects rebuke goes astray.

New Heart English Bible

He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

Webster

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

World English Bible

He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

Youngs Literal Translation

A traveller to life is he who is keeping instruction, And whoso is forsaking rebuke is erring.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
He is in the way
ארח 
'orach 
Usage: 59

of life
חי 
Chay 
Usage: 502

שׁמר 
Shamar 
Usage: 468

תּוכחת תּוכחה 
Towkechah 
Usage: 28

References

Context Readings

Proverbs Concerning The Mouth

16 The labour of the righteous, leadeth to life, the increase of the lawless, to sin. 17 On the way to life, is he that heedeth correction, but, he that hateth reproof, is going astray. 18 He that concealeth hatred, hath false lips, and he that sendeth forth slander, the same, is a dullard.

Cross References

Proverbs 6:23

For, a lamp, is the commandment, and, the instruction, a light, and, the way of life, are the reproofs of correction:

2 Chronicles 25:16

And it came to pass, as he spake unto him, that he said to him, To be, counselor to the king, have we appointed thee? forbear thou, wherefore should they smite thee? So the prophet forbare, and said - I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.

Proverbs 1:25-26

But ye dismissed all my counsel, and, to my rebuke, would not yield,

Proverbs 1:30

Consented not to my counsel, disdained all my rebuke,

Proverbs 3:1-2

My son, mine instruction, do not thou forget, and, my commandment, let thy heart observe;

Proverbs 3:18

A tree of life, is she, to them who secure her, - and, they who hold her fast, are every one to be pronounced happy.

Proverbs 4:4

So he taught me, and said to me - Let thy heart, lay hold of my words, Keep my commandments and live!

Proverbs 4:13

Take fast hold of correction, let her not go, - keep her, for, she, is thy life.

Proverbs 5:12

And thou shalt say - How I hated correction! and, reproof, my heart disdained;

Proverbs 12:1

He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge, but, he that hateth reproof, is brutish.

Proverbs 15:10

There is, grievous correction, for him that forsaketh the right path, He that hateth rebuke, shall die.

Proverbs 22:17-19

Incline thine ear and hear the words of wise men, then, thy heart, wilt thou apply to my teaching;

Proverbs 29:1

He that being often reproved stiffeneth his neck, suddenly shall be hurt, and there be no healing.

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Do not let thy mouth cause thy flesh to sin, - neither say thou, before the messenger, that it was, a mistake, - wherefore should God be indignant at thy voice, and destroy the work of thy hands?

Matthew 7:24-27

Every one, therefore, who heareth thesemy words, and doeth them, shall be likened to a prudent man, who built his house upon the rock;

Luke 11:28

But, he, said - Yea rather! - Happy they who hear the word of God, and observe it!

Hebrews 2:1

For this cause, it behoveth us, with unwonted firmness, to be holding fast unto the things that have been heard, lest, at any time, we drift away.

Hebrews 12:25

Beware, lest ye excuse yourselves from him that speaketh; for, if, they escaped not, who excused themselves from him who on earth was warning, how much less, shall, we, who from him that warneth from the heavens, do turn ourselves away:

2 Peter 1:5-11

And, for this very reason also - adding, on your part, all diligence, supply, in your faith, excellence, and, in your excellence, knowledge,

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