Proverbs 15:10
The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; but they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
In Context
11Hell and destruction are manifest to the Lord; how shall not also be the hearts of men?
Cross References
1 Kings 18:17And it came to pass when Achaab saw Eliu, that Achaab said to Eliu, Art thou he that perverts Israel?
1 Kings 22:8And the king of Israel said to Josaphat, There is one man here for us to enquire of the Lord + 22:8 Gr. by him.by; but I hate him, for he does not speak good of me, but only evil; Michaias son of Jemblaa. And Josaphat king of Juda said, Let not the king say so.
Psalms 50:17O Lord, thou shalt open my lips; and my mouth shall declare thy praise.
Proverbs 5:12and thou shalt say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart avoided reproofs!
Proverbs 12:1He that loves instruction loves sense, but he that hates reproofs is a fool.
Proverbs 23:35And thou shalt say, They smote me, and I was not pained; and they mocked me, and I knew it not: when will it be morning, that I may go and seek those with whom I may go in company?
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 →