Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. New Living Translation People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray. English Standard Version Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. Berean Standard Bible Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray. King James Bible He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. New King James Version He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, But he who refuses correction goes astray. New American Standard Bible One who is on the path of life follows instruction, But one who ignores a rebuke goes astray. NASB 1995 He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, But he who ignores reproof goes astray. NASB 1977 He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, But he who forsakes reproof goes astray. Legacy Standard Bible He is on the path of life who keeps discipline, But he who forsakes reproof makes himself wander about. Amplified Bible 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]. Christian Standard Bible The one who follows instruction is on the path to life, but the one who rejects correction goes astray. Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who follows instruction is on the path to life, but the one who rejects correction goes astray. American Standard Version He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth. Contemporary English Version Accept correction, and you will find life; reject correction, and you will miss the road. English Revised Version He is in the way of life that heedeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproof erreth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever practices discipline is on the way to life, but whoever ignores a warning strays. Good News Translation People who listen when they are corrected will live, but those who will not admit that they are wrong are in danger. International Standard Version Whoever heeds correction is on the pathway to life, but someone who ignores exhortation goes astray. Majority Standard Bible Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray. NET Bible The one who heeds instruction is on the way to life, but the one who rejects rebuke goes astray. New Heart English Bible He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray. Webster's Bible Translation He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. World English Bible He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA traveler to life [is] he who is keeping instruction, "" And whoever is forsaking rebuke is erring. Young's Literal Translation A traveller to life is he who is keeping instruction, And whoso is forsaking rebuke is erring. Smith's Literal Translation The path to life is watching instruction: and he forsaking reproof goes astray. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs goeth astray. Catholic Public Domain Version The way of life is for those who observe discipline. But whoever abandons correction wanders astray. New American Bible Whoever follows instruction is in the path to life, but whoever disregards reproof goes astray. New Revised Standard Version Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but one who rejects a rebuke goes astray. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe true way of life brings discipline; but he who hates reproof is a fool. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The way of life preserves instruction and he that hates rebuke is a moron. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He is in the way of life that heedeth instruction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth. Brenton Septuagint Translation Instruction keeps the right ways of life; but instruction unchastened goes astray. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Proverbs: The Wise Son…16The labor of the righteous leads to life, but the gain of the wicked brings punishment. 17Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray. 18The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.… Cross References Hebrews 12:11 No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it. Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. Proverbs 13:18 Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored. Proverbs 15:5 A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent. Proverbs 15:31-32 He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. / He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. Proverbs 19:20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. Proverbs 6:23 For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life, Proverbs 9:9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. Proverbs 23:12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge. Proverbs 29:1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery. James 1:22-25 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ... 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. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ... 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. Psalm 32:8-9 I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you. / Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you. Psalm 119:67 Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word. Treasury of Scripture He is in the way of life that keeps instruction: but he that refuses reproof errs. the way Proverbs 3:1,2,18 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: … Proverbs 4:4,13 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live… Proverbs 12:1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. he that Proverbs 1:25,26,30 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: … Proverbs 5:12 And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof; Proverbs 15:10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. erreth or causeth to err Ecclesiastes 5:6 Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thine hands? Jump to Previous Astray Cause Correction Discipline Erreth Erring Error Forsakes Forsaketh Forsaking Gives Goes Heedeth Heeds Ignores Instruction Keepeth Life Note Others Path Rebuke Refuseth Rejects Reproof Shows Teaching Training Traveller WayJump to Next Astray Cause Correction Discipline Erreth Erring Error Forsakes Forsaketh Forsaking Gives Goes Heedeth Heeds Ignores Instruction Keepeth Life Note Others Path Rebuke Refuseth Rejects Reproof Shows Teaching Training Traveller WayProverbs 10 1. Proverbs of Solomon: observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vicesWhoever heeds instruction The phrase "whoever heeds instruction" emphasizes the importance of attentiveness and obedience to guidance. The Hebrew word for "heeds" is "shamar," which means to keep, guard, or observe. This suggests a proactive engagement with wisdom and teaching. In the ancient Near Eastern context, instruction often came from elders or wise leaders, and heeding it was seen as a sign of humility and wisdom. The "instruction" here can be understood as divine wisdom, often conveyed through the Scriptures, which provides a moral and ethical framework for living. is on the path to life but he who ignores reproof goes astray Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whoever heedsשׁוֹמֵ֣ר (šō·w·mêr) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to instruction מוּסָ֑ר (mū·sār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4148: Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint is on the path אֹ֣רַח (’ō·raḥ) Noun - common singular Strong's 734: A well-trodden road, a caravan to life, לְ֭חַיִּים (lə·ḥay·yîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life but he who ignores וְעוֹזֵ֖ב (wə·‘ō·w·zêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit reproof תּוֹכַ֣חַת (tō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8433: Chastisement, correction, refutation, proof goes astray. מַתְעֶֽה׃ (maṯ·‘eh) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8582: To vacillate, reel, stray Links Proverbs 10:17 NIVProverbs 10:17 NLT Proverbs 10:17 ESV Proverbs 10:17 NASB Proverbs 10:17 KJV Proverbs 10:17 BibleApps.com Proverbs 10:17 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 10:17 Chinese Bible Proverbs 10:17 French Bible Proverbs 10:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 10:17 He is in the way of life (Prov. 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