Proverbs 10:17
King James Version (KJV)
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
In context
15 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:17 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
- WEB World English Bible
- He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A traveller to life [is] he who is keeping instruction, And whoso is forsaking rebuke is erring.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.