Proverbs 15:10
Doctrine is evil to those who abandon the way of life. Whoever hates correction shall die.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
In Context
9The way of the impious is an abomination to the Lord. Whoever pursues justice is loved by him.
11Hell and perdition are in the sight of the Lord. How much more the hearts of the sons of men!
Cross References
1 Kings 18:17And when he had seen him, he said, “Are you the one who is disturbing Israel?”
1 Kings 22:8And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat: “One man remains, by whom we may be able to inquire of the Lord: Micaiah, the son of Imlah. But I hate him. For he does not prophecy good to me, but evil.” And Jehoshaphat said, “You should not speak in this way, O king.”
Psalms 50:17O Lord, you will open my lips, and my mouth will announce your praise.
Proverbs 5:12“Why have I detested discipline, and why has my heart not been quieted by correction?
Proverbs 12:1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge. But whoever hates correction is unwise.
Proverbs 23:35And you will say: “They have beaten me, but I did not feel pain. They have dragged me, and I did not realize it. When will I awaken and find more wine?”
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:10
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord : but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. This is a reason of what was said in the foregoing verse. 1. The sacrifices of the wicked are an abomination to God, not for want of some nice points of ceremony, but because their way, the whole course and tenour of their conversation, is wicked, and consequently an abomination to him. Sacrifices for sin were not accepted of those that resolved to go on in sin, and were to the highest degree abominable… Read the whole commentary →