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 labor of the righteous leads to life. The yield of the wicked is punishment.
17
But he who ignores reproof goes astray.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lamp. The law is light. Reproofs for instruction are the way of life.
2 Chronicles 25:16
The king asked him: Did we make you an adviser to the king? Stop! Do you want me to have you killed? The prophet stopped. He said: I know that God has decided to destroy you because you did this. Yet you refuse to listen to my advice.
Proverbs 1:25-26
You have ignored all my counsel. You accept no correction.
Proverbs 1:30
You rejected my advice and paid no attention when I warned you.
Proverbs 3:1-2
My son, do not forget my law. Let your heart obey my commandments.
Proverbs 3:18
She (wisdom) is a tree of life to those who hold her. Happy are all who keep her.
Proverbs 4:4
Father taught me. He said: Remember my words in your heart. Obey my commandments and live.
Proverbs 4:13
Take firm hold of instruction and do not let go. Obey her for she is your life.
Proverbs 5:12
You say: How I have hated instruction! My heart despised reproof.
Proverbs 12:1
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. He that hates reproof is stupid.
Proverbs 15:10
Correction is severe for the person who forsakes the way. He who hates reproof will die.
Proverbs 22:17-19
Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart and mind to my knowledge.
Proverbs 29:1
He who is often reprimanded and hardens his neck will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
Ecclesiastes 5:6
Do not let your speech cause you to sin. Do not say to the messenger of God that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry because of what you say and destroy the work of your hands?
Matthew 7:24-27
Everyone who hears my words, and does them is like a wise man that builds his house on a rock.
Luke 11:28
He replied: More blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it.
Hebrews 2:1
Pay close attention to the things heard so we do not drift away.
Hebrews 12:25
Be careful, then, and do not refuse to hear him who speaks. Those who refused to hear the one who gave the divine message on earth did not escape. How much less shall we escape then, if we turn away from the one who speaks from heaven!
2 Peter 1:5-11
Yes, for this very reason you do your part with all diligence. Supply virtue to your faith. Add knowledge to your virtue.