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Proverbs 10:17
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.
Proverbs 10:17 · Berean Standard Bible
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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.
He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others 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 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.
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.
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.
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