Proverbs 10:17
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.In other versions
He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
ASV
He who takes note of teaching is a way of life, but he who gives up training is a cause of error.
BBE
Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.
DBY
He is in the way of life who heeds correction, But he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
WEB
A traveller to life `is' he who is keeping instruction, And whoso is forsaking rebuke is erring.
YLT
He is in the way of life that keeps instruction: but he that refuses reproof errs.
ENG
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
WBT
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.
BSB
In context
15The 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.
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.