Proverbs 15:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 15:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 15:10 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. Correction: or, Instructio..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 15:10 — KJV
“Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die. Correction: or, Instruction”
— Proverbs 15:10 (KJV)
Proverbs 15:10 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 15:10
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:10: correction, reproof, instruction
“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 15:10: way, reproof, instruction
“He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. erreth: or, causeth to err”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 15:10: way, reproof, instruction
“Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.”
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“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 15:10: correction, reproof, instruction
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