Proverbs 15:10 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.”

Proverbs 15:10 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Proverbs 15:10 in 6 Bible Translations

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Proverbs 15:10 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.”

Proverbs 15:10 — World English Bible

Proverbs 15:10 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.”

Proverbs 15:10 — American Standard Version

Proverbs 15:10 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“Chastisement <FI>is<Fi> grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth.”

Proverbs 15:10 — Young's Literal Translation

Proverbs 15:10 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Grievous correction is for him that forsaketh the path; he that hateth reproof shall die.”

Proverbs 15:10 — Darby Translation

Proverbs 15:10 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Instruction is euill to him that forsaketh the way, and he that hateth correction, shall die.”

Proverbs 15:10 — Geneva Bible

Proverbs 15:10 in Context — Proverbs 15

8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.

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What Does Proverbs 15:10 Mean?

Proverbs 15:10 is a verse from the Book of Proverbs, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Proverbs chapter 15. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.

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