Proverbs 10:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 10:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 10:17 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. erreth: or, causeth to err" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 10:17 — KJV
“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)
Proverbs 10:17 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 10:17
“For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life: lamp: or, candle”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:17: way, life, instruction
“Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:17: instruction, refuseth, reproof
“Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. Correction: or, Instruction”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:17: way, instruction, reproof
“He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. instruction: or, correction heareth: or, obeyeth getteth...: Heb. possesseth an heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:17: instruction, refuseth, reproof
“Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:17: instruction, causeth, err
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