Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Whoever heeds correction is on the pathway to life, but someone who ignores exhortation goes astray.
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.
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 Honorable wages lead to life; the salaries of the wicked, to retribution. 17 Whoever heeds correction is on the pathway to life, but someone who ignores exhortation goes astray. 18 Whoever conceals hatred is a deceitful liar, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
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Cross References
Proverbs 6:23
Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
2 Chronicles 25:16
But even while the prophet was speaking, the king asked him, "Did we appoint you to be a royal counselor? Stop! Why should you be struck down?" So the prophet stopped speaking, but he also said, "I know God has determined to destroy you, because you've done all this and ignored my counsel."
Proverbs 1:25-26
because you neglected all my advice and did not want my correction,
Proverbs 1:30
they did not want my advice, and they rejected all my correction.
Proverbs 3:1-2
My son, don't forget my instruction, and keep my commandments carefully in mind.
Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life for those who embrace her, and whoever clutches her tightly will be joyful.
Proverbs 4:4
he taught me and told me, "Let your heart fully embrace what I have to say; keep my commandments and live!
Proverbs 4:13
Hold on to instruction, do not let it go! Guard wisdom, because she is your life!
Proverbs 5:12
and you will say, "How I hated instruction, and my heart rejected correction!
Proverbs 12:1
The person who loves correction loves knowledge, but anyone who hates a rebuke is stupid.
Proverbs 15:10
Severe punishment awaits anyone who wanders off the path anyone who despises reproof will die.
Proverbs 22:17-19
Pay attention and listen to the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my teaching,
Proverbs 29:1
After many rebukes, the stiff-necked man will be broken incurably, without any warning.
Ecclesiastes 5:6
Never let your mouth cause you to sin and don't proclaim in the presence of the angel, "My promise was a mistake," for why should God be angry at your excuse and destroy what you've undertaken?
Matthew 7:24-27
"Therefore, everyone who listens to these messages of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on a rock.
Luke 11:28
But he said, "Instead, how blessed are those who hear God's word and obey it!"
Hebrews 2:1
For this reason we must pay closer attention to the things we have heard, or we may drift away,
Hebrews 12:25
See to it that you do not ignore the one who is speaking. For if the hearers did not escape when they ignored the one who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we turn away from the one who is from heaven!
2 Peter 1:5-11
For this very reason, you must make every effort to supplement your faith with moral character, your moral character with knowledge,