Proverbs 10:17
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 10
“He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.”Proverbs 10:17
What Does Proverbs 10:17 Mean?
Proverbs 10:17 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 10, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 10:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 15:10“Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.”Proverbs 5:12“And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;”Luke 11:28“But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.”Proverbs 6:23“For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:”2 Peter 1:5“And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;”Proverbs 3:18“She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.”Proverbs 29:1“He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.”Proverbs 4:13“Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.”Proverbs 12:1“Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.”Proverbs 3:1“My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:”Proverbs 4:4“He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.”Matthew 7:24“Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:”Proverbs 1:23“Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.”Proverbs 1:25“But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:”Proverbs 1:30“They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.”Ecclesiastes 5:6“Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thine hands?”Hebrews 2:1“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.”Hebrews 12:25“See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven:”2 Chronicles 25:16“And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king’s counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.”Proverbs 22:17“Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.”
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