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Proverbs 10:17
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Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray.
He that regardeth instruction, is in the way of life: but he that refuseth correction, goeth out of the way.
The one who follows instruction is on the path to life,but the one who rejects correction goes astray.
He is in the way of life who heeds correction, But he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
Those who accept correction show others how to live. Those who reject correction lead others the wrong way.
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].
He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
Accept correction, and you will find life; reject correction, and you will miss the road.
He who observes discipline is on the way to life; but he who ignores correction is making a mistake.
He is in the way of life that heedeth instruction; but he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but hee that refuseth reproofe, erreth.
Instruction keeps the right ways of life; but instruction unchastened goes astray.
He is in the way of life that heedeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.
On the path to life is he who guards instruction, but he who rejects rebuke goes astray.
He who heeds instruction is in the way of life, but he who refuses reproof is going astray.
Whoever accepts correction is on the way to life, but whoever ignores correction will lead others away from life.
The one who heeds instruction is on the way to life, but the one who rejects rebuke goes astray.
He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, But he who refuses correction goes astray.
He who listens to teaching is on the path of life, but he who will not listen to strong words goes the wrong way.
On the way to life, is he that heedeth correction, but, he that hateth reproof, is going astray.
The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs, goeth astray.
The true way of life brings discipline; but he who hates reproof is a fool.
People who listen when they are corrected will live, but those who will not admit that they are wrong are in danger.
One who is on the path of life follows instruction, But one who ignores a rebuke goes astray.
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
Nurture kepeth the way of lyfe: but he that refuseth to be nurtured, deceaueth hym selfe.
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but one who rejects a rebuke goes astray.
Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.
The weie of lijf is to him that kepith chastising; but he that forsakith blamyngis, errith.
A traveller to life [is] he who is keeping instruction, And whoso is forsaking rebuke is erring.
He is in the way of life who heeds correction, But he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
He who heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof goes astray.
He is in the way of life that heeds correction; But he that forsakes reproof errs.
He [is in] the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
He who takes note of teaching is a way of life, but he who gives up training is a cause of error.
To take hede vnto ye chastenynge of nurtoure, is ye waye of life: but he that refuseth to be refourmed, goeth wroge.
The road to life is a disciplined life; ignore correction and you're lost for good.
He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, But he who ignores reproof goes astray.
He is on the path of life who keeps discipline,But he who forsakes reproof makes himself wander about.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the way: Proverbs 3:1, Proverbs 3:2, Proverbs 3:18, Proverbs 4:4, Proverbs 4:13, Proverbs 12:1, Proverbs 22:17-19, Matthew 7:24-27, Luke 11:28, Hebrews 2:1, 2 Peter 1:5-11
he that: Proverbs 1:25, Proverbs 1:26, Proverbs 1:30, Proverbs 5:12, Proverbs 15:10, Proverbs 29:1, 2 Chronicles 25:16, Hebrews 12:25
erreth: or, causeth to err, Ecclesiastes 5:6
Reciprocal: Proverbs 1:23 - my reproof Proverbs 9:6 - in
Cross-References
But when the local prince, Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, saw Dinah, he seized her and raped her.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
He [is in] the way of life,.... Of eternal life, which is truly, properly, and by way of eminency, "life", Matthew 19:17; and which is a life of glory; a life of perfection, of perfect holiness, knowledge, obedience, love, peace, and joy; a life free from all the inconveniences of the present life, animal or spiritual; a life of pleasure, and which will last for ever: the "way" to it is not by works of righteousness done by men, since by these the law is not fulfilled, nor justice satisfied; and therefore no justification of life by them, or what entitles to eternal life; it is sinful, dangerous, and a vain thing, to seek for eternal life in this way; Christ is the only true way to it; who, by his obedience, sufferings, and death, has opened the new and living way; and through his blood, righteousness, and sacrifice, way is made for all that believe in him to enter into eternal life: and such are in the way to it who are in Christ, secretly in election, openly in the effectual calling; when they are made new creatures, are quickened by the Spirit and grace of Christ, and have that principle in them which is a well of living water, springing up unto everlasting life; who have a sight of Christ, and come unto him by faith; who truly believe in him, with which eternal life is connected. Particularly he is in the way unto it
that keepeth instruction; the instruction in righteousness which the Scriptures give, especially the Gospel part of them; which is an instruction into the mind and will of God about man's salvation; into the grace of God, as displayed therein; into the person and offices of Christ, and salvation by him; into the doctrines of peace, pardon, righteousness, and life, through him. Now he to whom this instruction comes with power, and is the savour of life unto life; who receives it in the love of it; who "observes" i it, as the word here used signifies; takes notice of and follows its direction, pointing out Christ as the way of salvation, instructing to look to him and believe in him, and be saved; and who retains and holds fast such instruction, and abides by it; and finds the word of the Gospel, and eats it, and is nourished by it unto everlasting life; he is most assuredly in the way of it;
but he that refuseth reproof erreth; that is, from the way of life. He that rejects the counsel and advice, the admonitions and reproofs, given in the word of God, by the ministers of it; or by parents and masters, friends or relations, that wish him well; he wanders far off from the way that leads to life, and goes into the paths of sin, and consequently is in the way of death. Some render it, "causeth to err" k; either others, as Aben Ezra; or both himself and others, as Jarchi: and then it may be understood of him "that forsaketh reproof" l, as it may be rendered; that is, that declines giving reproof, when it lies in his way, and is his duty to do it. Aben Ezra reads this clause in connection with the former, as said of one and the same person,
"he is in the way of life that keepeth instruction, and forsakes or rejects the reproof of him that causeth to err.''
i שומר "observat", Tigurine version; "servat", Cocceius; "observans", Schultens. k מתעה "faciens errare", Montanus, Gejerus; "seduceus sese", Tigurine version; "errare facit", some in Vatablus; "facit oberrare", Cocceius. l עזב תוכחת "qui relinquit increpationem", Pagninus; "deserens", Montanus, Schultens; "derelinquit", Piscator; "deserit", Cocceius.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
literally, A way of life is he that keepeth instruction. The verb “erreth” is better rendered in the margin. The influence for good or evil spreads beyond the man himself.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 10:17. He is in the way of life — The truly religious man accumulates knowledge that he may the better know how to live to God, and do most good among men.
