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Proverbs 15:10
Proverbs 15:10 is verse 10 of Proverbs chapter 15, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
King James Version
Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
World English Bible
There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.
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Proverbs 15:8–12 · Berean Standard Bible
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
10 Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD— how much more the hearts of men!
12 A mocker does not love to be reproved, nor will he consult the wise.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Proverbs 12:1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 13:1A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 23:35“They struck me, but I feel no pain! They beat me, but I did not know it! When can I wake up to search for another drink?”
1 Kings 18:17When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you, O troubler of Israel?”
1 Kings 21:20When Elijah arrived, Ahab said to him, “So you have found me out, my enemy.” He replied, “I have found you out because you have sold yourself to do evil in the sight of the LORD.
1 Kings 22:8The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man who can ask the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.
John 3:20Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.
John 7:7The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil.
Proverbs 1:30They accepted none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof.
Proverbs 5:12and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!
Proverbs 10:17Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.
Isaiah 1:5Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep rebelling? Your head has a massive wound, and your whole heart is afflicted.
Isaiah 1:6From the sole of your foot to the top of your head, there is no soundness— only wounds and welts and festering sores neither cleansed nor bandaged nor soothed with oil.
Ezekiel 24:13Because of the indecency of your uncleanness I tried to cleanse you, but you would not be purified from your filthiness. You will not be pure again until My wrath against you has subsided.
Ezekiel 24:14I, the LORD, have spoken; the time is coming, and I will act. I will not refrain or show pity, nor will I relent. I will judge you according to your ways and deeds,’ declares the Lord GOD.”