Proverbs 10:17

World English Bible

He is in the way of life who heeds correction,
but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

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Proverbs 10:17 in other translations

He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

Proverbs 10:17 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 10:17 in context

  1. 15The rich man’s wealth is his strong city.
    The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
  2. 16The labor of the righteous leads to life.
    The increase of the wicked leads to sin.
  3. 17He is in the way of life who heeds correction,
    but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
  4. 18He who hides hatred has lying lips.
    He who utters a slander is a fool.
  5. 19In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience,
    but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

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