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Proverbs 10:17
He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
Proverbs 10:17 · New Heart English 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.
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 Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
16 The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.
17 He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
18 He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
20 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
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