17The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs goeth astray.


In Context

14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the fool is next to confusion.

15 The substance of a rich man is the city of his strength: the fear of the poor is their poverty.

16 The work of the just is unto life: but the fruit of the wicked, unto sin.

17 The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs goeth astray.

18 Lying lips hide hatred: he that uttereth reproach is foolish.

19 In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise.

Proverbs 10:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

10:17He [is in] the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

10:17He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

10:17He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

10:17Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

10:17He is in the way of life that heedeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

10:17He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

10:17He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

10:17A traveller to life is he who is keeping instruction, And whoso is forsaking rebuke is erring.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

10:17He is in the way of life that keeps instruction: but he that refuses reproof errs.