Proverbs 10:17

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Accept correction, and you will find life; reject correction, and you will miss the road.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:16

But before the prophet finished speaking, Amaziah interrupted and said, “You're not one of my advisers! Don't say another word, or I'll have you killed.” The prophet stopped. But then he added, “First you sinned and now you've ignored my warning. It's clear that God has decided to punish you!”

Proverbs 1:30

You rejected my advice and paid no attention when I warned you.

Proverbs 12:1

To accept correction is wise, to reject it is stupid.

Proverbs 15:10

If you turn from the right way, you will be punished; if you refuse correction, you will die.

Proverbs 15:32

You hurt only yourself by rejecting instruction, but it makes good sense to accept it.

Proverbs 29:1

If you keep being stubborn after many warnings, you will suddenly discover you have gone too far.

Proverbs 3:18

Wisdom is a life-giving tree, the source of happiness for all who hold on to her.

Proverbs 4:13

Hold firmly to my teaching and never let go. It will mean life for you.

Proverbs 4:4

said to me: “If you follow my teachings and keep them in mind, you will live.

Proverbs 5:12

and shout, “I hated advice and correction!

Proverbs 5:14

and now I am disgraced in front of everyone.”

Proverbs 6:23

The Law of the Lord is a lamp, and its teachings shine brightly. Correction and self-control will lead you through life.

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Don't let your mouth get you in trouble! And don't say to the worship leader, “I didn't mean what I said.” God can destroy everything you have worked for, so don't say something that makes God angry.

Luke 11:28

Jesus replied, “That's true, but the people who are really blessed are the ones who hear and obey God's message!”

Hebrews 12:25

Make sure that you obey the one who speaks to you. The people did not escape, when they refused to obey the one who spoke to them at Mount Sinai. Do you think you can possibly escape, if you refuse to obey the one who speaks to you from heaven?

Hebrews 2:1

We must give our full attention to what we were told, so that we won't drift away.

Judges 19:17

He noticed that the Levite was just in town to spend the night. “Where are you going?” the old man asked. “Where did you come from?”