Proverbs 10:17

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

The one who follows instruction is on the path to life, but the one who rejects correction goes astray.

Cross References

Proverbs 6:23

For a command is a lamp, teaching is a light, and corrective discipline is the way to life.

Luke 11:28

He said, ‘Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God   and keep it.’

Proverbs 15:10

Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.

Proverbs 29:1

One who becomes stiff-necked, after many reprimands will be shattered instantly – beyond recovery.

Proverbs 5:12

and you will say, ‘How I hated discipline, and how my heart despised correction.

Proverbs 3:18

She is a tree of life  to those who embrace her, and those who hold on to her are happy.

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Do not let your mouth bring guilt on you,  and do not say in the presence of the messenger that it was a mistake.  Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.

Proverbs 4:13

Hold on to instruction; don’t let go. Guard it, for it is your life.

Hebrews 12:25

See to it that you do not reject the one who speaks. For if they did not escape when they rejected him who warned them on earth, even less will we if we turn away from him who warns us from heaven.

Proverbs 4:4

he taught me and said, ‘Your heart must hold on to my words. Keep my commands and live.

Proverbs 1:30

were not interested in my counsel, and rejected all my correction,

2 Chronicles 25:16

While he was still speaking to him, the king asked, ‘Have we made you the king’s counsellor? Stop, why should you lose your life? ’ So the prophet stopped, but he said, ‘I know that God intends to destroy you, because you have done this and have not listened to my advice.’

Hebrews 2:1

For this reason, we must pay attention all the more to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away.

Judges 19:17

When he looked up and saw the traveller in the city square, the old man asked, ‘Where are you going, and where do you come from? ’

Proverbs 5:14

I am on the verge of complete ruin before the entire community.’

Proverbs 15:32

Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.  ,