Parallel Verses

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.

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.

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 work of the righteous is unto life, but the fruit of the wicked is for sin. 17 He is on the path of life who heeds instruction,
But he who ignores reproof goes astray.
18 He that hides hatred has lying lips, and he that utters a slander, is a fool.



Cross References

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is fire, and the law is light; and reproofs of chastening are the way of life,

2 Chronicles 25:16

And as the prophet was speaking these things unto him, he said unto him, Art thou appointed as the king's counsel? Forbear; why should thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare and said, I know that God has determined to destroy thee because thou hast done this and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.

Proverbs 1:25-26

for because ye have disregarded all my counsel and rejected my reproof:

Proverbs 1:30

They rejected my counsel: they despised all my reproof.

Proverbs 3:1-2

My son, forget not my law, but let thine heart keep my commandments:

Proverbs 3:18

She is a tree of life to those that lay hold upon her, and blessed is every one that retains her.

Proverbs 4:4

He taught me and said unto me, Sustain thine heart with my words; keep my commandments, and live.

Proverbs 4:13

Take fast hold of chastening; do not let go; keep this; for it is thy life.

Proverbs 5:12

and say, How have I hated chastening and my heart despised reproof

Proverbs 12:1

Whosoever loves chastening loves knowledge, but he that hates reproof is carnal.

Proverbs 15:10

Chastening is grievous unto him that forsakes the way, but he that hates reproof shall die.

Proverbs 22:17-19

Bow down thine ear and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my wisdom.

Proverbs 29:1

He that being often reproved hardens his neck shall suddenly be destroyed and that without remedy.

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was ignorance. Why should thou cause God to be angry because of thy voice and destroy the work of thine hands?

Matthew 7:24-27

Therefore, whosoever hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him unto a prudent man, who built his house upon the rock;

Luke 11:28

But he said, Rather, blessed are those that hear the word of God and keep it.

Hebrews 2:1

Therefore, it is necessary that we with more diligence keep the things which we have heard, so that we do not fall.

Hebrews 12:25

See that you do not refuse him that speaks. For if those who refused him that spoke on earth did not escape, much less shall we escape, if we turn away from him that speaks from the heavens,

2 Peter 1:5-11

Ye also, giving all diligence to the same, show forth virtue in your faith; and in virtue, knowledge;

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