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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: But he that refuseth reproof erreth. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who heeds instruction and correction is [not only himself] in the way of life [but also] is a way of life for others. And he who neglects or refuses reproof [not only himself] goes astray [but also] causes to err and is a path toward ruin for others. American Standard Version (1901) He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth. Common English Bible Those who heed instruction are on the way to life, but those who ignore correction lose their way. Catholic Public Domain Version The way of life is for those who observe discipline. But whoever abandons correction wanders astray. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs goeth astray. |
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.’
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.
Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.
Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense. ,
One who becomes stiff-necked, after many reprimands will be shattered instantly – beyond recovery.
She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who hold on to her are happy.
he taught me and said, ‘Your heart must hold on to my words. Keep my commands and live.
and you will say, ‘How I hated discipline, and how my heart despised correction.
For a command is a lamp, teaching is a light, and corrective discipline is the way to life.
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?
He said, ‘Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.’
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.
For this reason, we must pay attention all the more to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away.
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? ’