Proverbs 10:17

Modern

Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.

Traditional

He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

Literal

The path to life the one guarding discipline, and one forsaking rebuke goes astray.

Latin

Via vitæ custodienti disciplinam; qui autem increpationes relinquit, errat.

Hebrew

English

Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.

Wise people welcome corrections to their thoughts or actions. They see discipline as a chance to become wiser.

Theme notes and profiles

Proverbs 15:10
Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
Proverbs 5:12
…and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!
Luke 11:28
But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
Proverbs 6:23
For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,
2 Peter 1:5–11
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who lay hold of her are blessed.
Proverbs 29:1
A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.
Proverbs 4:13
Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.
Proverbs 12:1
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 3:1–2
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
Matthew 7:24–27
Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Proverbs 4:4
…he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.