Proverbs 10:17 · KJV
“He {is in} the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. {erreth: or, causeth to err}”
— Proverbs 10:17
The labour of the righteous {tendeth} to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
He that hideth hatred {with} lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, {is} a fool.
Proverbs 10 — Context
The rich man's wealth {is} his strong city: the destruction of the poor {is} their poverty.
16The labour of the righteous {tendeth} to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
17He {is in} the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. {erreth: or, causeth to err}
18He that hideth hatred {with} lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, {is} a fool.
19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips {is} wise.
Cross References
2 Peter 1:5-11
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
Proverbs 15:10
Correction {is} grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: {and} he that hateth reproof shall die. {Correction: or, Instruction}
Proverbs 5:12
And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;
Luke 11:28
But he said, Yea rather, blessed {are} they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment {is} a lamp; and the law {is} light; and reproofs of instruction {are} the way of life: {lamp: or, candle}
Proverbs 3:18
She {is} a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy {is every one} that retaineth her.
Proverbs 4:13
Take fast hold of instruction; let {her} not go: keep her; for she {is} thy life.
Proverbs 12:1
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof {is} brutish.