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Proverbs 10:17
He who takes note of teaching is a way of life, but he who gives up training is a cause of error.
Proverbs 10:17 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 10:17 in other translations
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.
He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
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In context
14 Knowledge is stored up by the wise, but the mouth of the foolish man is a destruction which is near.
15 The property of the man of wealth is his strong town: the poor man's need is his destruction.
16 The work of the upright gives life: the increase of the evil-doer is a cause of sin.
17 He who takes note of teaching is a way of life, but he who gives up training is a cause of error.
18 Hate is covered up by the lips of the upright man, but he who lets out evil about another is foolish.
19 Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.
20 The tongue of the upright man is like tested silver: the heart of the evil-doer is of little value.
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