Proverbs 10:17
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
In Context
16The labor of the righteous leads to life, but the gain of the wicked brings punishment.
18The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:25because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction,
Proverbs 3:1My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
Proverbs 4:4he taught me and said, “Let your heart lay hold of my words; keep my commands and you will live.
Proverbs 5:12and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!
Proverbs 6:23For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life,
Proverbs 15:10Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:17
16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. Solomon here confirms what his father had said ( Ps. xxxvii. 16 ), A little that a righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked. 1. Perhaps a righteous man has no more than what he works hard for; he eats only the labour of his hands, but that labour tends to life; he aims at nothing but to get an honest livelihood, covets not to be rich and great, but is willing to live and maintain his family. Nor does it tend only to… Read the whole commentary →