Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 10:17
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Berean Standard Bible
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 10
15 The wealth of the rich man is his fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.
16 The labor of the righteous leads to life, but the gain of the wicked brings punishment.
17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.
18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
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