Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
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
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.
The Emphasized Bible
On the way to life, is he that heedeth correction, but, he that hateth reproof, is going 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.
Themes
Instruction » Those that keep instruction
Life » Who is in the way of life
Reproof » Those that refuse reproof
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 10:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Concerning The Mouth
16
The wage of the righteous leads to life, the gain of the wicked to sin.
17
But he who ignores reproof goes astray.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life,
2 Chronicles 25:16
But as he was speaking, the king said to him, "Have we made you a royal counselor? Stop! Why should you be struck down?" So the prophet stopped, but said, "I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not listened to my counsel."
Proverbs 1:25-26
because you have ignored all my counsel and would have none of my reproof,
Proverbs 1:30
would have none of my counsel and despised all my reproof,
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 lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.
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
Keep hold of instruction; do not let go; guard her, for she is your life.
Proverbs 5:12
and you say, "How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!
Proverbs 12:1
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
Proverbs 15:10
There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; whoever hates reproof will die.
Proverbs 22:17-19
Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge,
Proverbs 29:1
He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing.
Ecclesiastes 5:6
Let not your mouth lead you into sin, and do not say before the messenger that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry at your voice and destroy the work of your hands?
Matthew 7:24-27
"Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Luke 11:28
But he said, "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!"
Hebrews 2:1
Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.
Hebrews 12:25
See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven.
2 Peter 1:5-11
For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge,