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Proverbs 10:17 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Proverbs 10:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 10 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. erreth: or, causeth to err”
Proverbs 10:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 10:17
This proverb presents the two paths through instruction and correction. "He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction" identifies the blessed path. Orach chayyim (אֹרַח חַיִּים, the way of life) is the road leading to genuine flourishing, both temporal and eternal. "Keepeth" (shomer, שֹׁמֵר) means guards, observes, heeds—active preservation of instruction (musar, מוּסָר, discipline, correction).The contrasting path belongs to "he that refuseth reproof." Azav tokhachah (עֹזֵב תּוֹכֵחָה, forsaking correction) describes rejecting guidance. The result: "erreth" (to'eh, תֹּעֶה), meaning wander...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 10:17
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“and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence”
“Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.”
“How I have hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;,And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;, וְאָמַרְתָּ אֵיךְ שָׂנֵאתִי מוּסָר וְתוֹכַחַת נָאַץ לִבִּי׃ ,And say: How have I hated instruction”
“and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life”
“On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.”
“She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.”
“but he who hates reproof is stupid.”
“for she is your life.”
“don't forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments:”
“with no remedy.”