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the one who hates correction will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined; whoever hates correction will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; whoever hates reproof will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Correction <i>is</i> grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: <i>and</i> he that hateth reproof shall die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Harsh discipline <i>is</i> for him who forsakes the way, <i>And</i> he who hates correction will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is severe punishment for one who abandons the way; One who hates a rebuke will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Grievous punishment is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Stern discipline is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Grievous discipline is for him who forsakes the way; He who hates reproof will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />There is severe discipline for him who turns from the way [of righteousness]; And he who hates correction will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If you turn from the right way, you will be punished; if you refuse correction, you will die. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Discipline is a terrible [burden] to anyone who leaves the [right] path. Anyone who hates a warning will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />If you do what is wrong, you will be severely punished; you will die if you do not let yourself be corrected. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Severe punishment awaits anyone who wanders off the path— anyone who despises reproof will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Severe discipline is for the one who abandons the way; the one who hates reproof will die. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Correction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Discipline [is] grievous to him who is forsaking the path, "" Whoever is hating reproof dies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Chastisement is grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Correction is evil to him forsaking the way: he hating reproof shall die.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Instruction is grievous to him that forsaketh the way of life: he that hateth reproof shall die. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Doctrine is evil to those who abandon the way of life. Whoever hates correction shall die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Discipline seems bad to those going astray; one who hates reproof will die. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />There is severe discipline for one who forsakes the way, but one who hates a rebuke will die.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The chastisement of those who do not know evil is evident; but those who hate reproof shall die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The instruction of those who do not know evil is revealed, and those who hate reproof will die.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The instruction of the simple is known by them that pass by; but they that hate reproofs die disgracefully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/15-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=2868" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/15.htm">A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4148.htm" title="4148: mū·sār (N-ms) -- Discipline, chastening, correction. From yacar; properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint.">Discipline</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">is harsh</a> <a href="/hebrew/5800.htm" title="5800: lə·‘ō·zêḇ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- To loosen, relinquish, permit. A primitive root; to loosen, i.e. Relinquish, permit, etc.">for him who leaves</a> <a href="/hebrew/734.htm" title="734: ’ō·raḥ (N-cs) -- A way, path. From 'arach; a well-trodden road; also a caravan.">the path;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: śō·w·nê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">he who hates</a> <a href="/hebrew/8433.htm" title="8433: ṯō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ (N-fs) -- And towkachath; from yakach; chastisement; figuratively correction, refutation, proof.">correction</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: yā·mūṯ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">will die.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-6.htm">Hebrews 12:6</a></span><br />For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-18.htm">Proverbs 13:18</a></span><br />Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-17.htm">Proverbs 10:17</a></span><br />Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who ignores reproof goes astray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm">Proverbs 29:1</a></span><br />A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-20.htm">Isaiah 1:20</a></span><br />But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-23.htm">1 Samuel 15:23</a></span><br />For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/7-28.htm">Jeremiah 7:28</a></span><br />Therefore you must say to them, ‘This is the nation that would not listen to the voice of the LORD their God and would not receive correction. Truth has perished; it has disappeared from their lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Matthew 7:13-14</a></span><br />Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/5-12.htm">Proverbs 5:12-13</a></span><br />and you will say, “How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof! / I did not listen to the voice of my teachers or incline my ear to my mentors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-1.htm">Proverbs 12:1</a></span><br />Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-16.htm">Proverbs 19:16</a></span><br />He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/23-9.htm">Proverbs 23:9</a></span><br />Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-36.htm">John 3:36</a></span><br />Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Romans 2:8</a></span><br />But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Correction is grievous to him that forsakes the way: and he that hates reproof shall die.</p><p class="hdg">correction</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/12-1.htm">Proverbs 12:1</a></b></br> Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof <i>is</i> brutish.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-1.htm">Proverbs 13:1</a></b></br> A wise son <i>heareth</i> his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/23-35.htm">Proverbs 23:35</a></b></br> They have stricken me, <i>shalt thou say, and</i> I was not sick; they have beaten me, <i>and</i> I felt <i>it</i> not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.</p><p class="hdg">and he</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-30.htm">Proverbs 1:30</a></b></br> They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/5-12.htm">Proverbs 5:12</a></b></br> And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-17.htm">Proverbs 10:17</a></b></br> He <i>is in</i> the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/65-1.htm">Awaits</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-24.htm">Chastisement</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">Correction</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-32.htm">Death</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-19.htm">Die</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-7.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">Discipline</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-18.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-17.htm">Forsakes</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-17.htm">Forsaketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-17.htm">Forsaking</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Grievous</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-6.htm">Hater</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-24.htm">Hates</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-24.htm">Hateth</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-9.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-22.htm">Leaves</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-28.htm">Path</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-24.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">Reproof</a> <a href="/psalms/71-20.htm">Severe</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-50.htm">Stern</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-9.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/28-22.htm">Awaits</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-25.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-22.htm">Chastisement</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm">Correction</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-11.htm">Death</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-16.htm">Die</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-16.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-32.htm">Discipline</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-16.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm">Forsakes</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm">Forsaketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-4.htm">Forsaking</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-27.htm">Grievous</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm">Hater</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-27.htm">Hates</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-27.htm">Hateth</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-27.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-3.htm">Leaves</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-19.htm">Path</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-31.htm">Reproof</a> <a href="/jeremiah/52-6.htm">Severe</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-1.htm">Stern</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-6.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-19.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">A gentle answer turns away wrath</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the consequences of straying from the righteous path. In biblical context, "the path" often refers to the way of wisdom and righteousness, as seen in <a href="/psalms/1-6.htm">Psalm 1:6</a>, where the Lord watches over the way of the righteous. The harshness of discipline can be understood as the natural consequences of sin, as well as divine correction. <a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Hebrews 12:11</a> speaks to the painful nature of discipline but also its purpose in producing righteousness. Historically, discipline was a key aspect of ancient Israelite society, where adherence to God's laws was paramount. The imagery of a path is common in wisdom literature, symbolizing life's journey and the choices one makes.<p><b>he who hates correction will die.</b><br>This phrase underscores the fatal consequences of rejecting correction. In Proverbs, wisdom and correction are often linked, with the refusal to accept them leading to destruction (<a href="/proverbs/1-24.htm">Proverbs 1:24-32</a>). The concept of death here can be both physical and spiritual, reflecting the ultimate separation from God. In the New Testament, <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a> states that the wages of sin is death, reinforcing the idea that sin leads to spiritual death. Culturally, in ancient Israel, community and familial correction were vital for maintaining social order and covenantal faithfulness. The rejection of correction is seen as prideful and foolish, contrasting with the humility required to accept guidance and grow in wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>- Traditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. His proverbs often provide practical guidance for living a life that honors God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_path.htm">The Path</a></b><br>- Symbolically represents the way of righteousness and wisdom. In the context of Proverbs, it often refers to living according to God's commandments and moral principles.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/discipline.htm">Discipline</a></b><br>- Refers to the correction or instruction that is necessary for maintaining a righteous life. It is often seen as a tool used by God to guide His people back to the right path.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/correction.htm">Correction</a></b><br>- The act of being set right or redirected. In biblical terms, it often involves repentance and a return to God's ways.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/death.htm">Death</a></b><br>- In this context, it can be understood both literally and spiritually, indicating the ultimate consequence of rejecting God's guidance and correction.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_necessity_of_discipline.htm">The Necessity of Discipline</a></b><br>Discipline is essential for spiritual growth and maturity. It helps us stay on the path of righteousness and avoid the pitfalls of sin.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_rejecting_correction.htm">The Danger of Rejecting Correction</a></b><br>Rejecting correction leads to spiritual death. It is crucial to remain open to God's guidance and the counsel of wise believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/embracing_god's_love_through_discipline.htm">Embracing God's Love Through Discipline</a></b><br>Understanding that God's discipline is an expression of His love can help us accept it more readily. It is meant for our good and His glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_correction.htm">The Role of Community in Correction</a></b><br>Being part of a faith community provides opportunities for mutual correction and encouragement. We should be willing to both give and receive correction in love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/long-term_consequences_of_our_choices.htm">Long-term Consequences of Our Choices</a></b><br>Our response to discipline has long-term implications for our spiritual health. Choosing to heed correction leads to life, while ignoring it leads to death.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_neurofeedback_biblical_what_is_it.htm">What does 'profitable for reproof' in Scripture mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_proverbs_10_15_conflict_with_jesus.htm">Proverbs 10:15 depicts wealth as a 'fortified city'--does this conflict with Jesus' warnings about riches in the New Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_ecclesiastes_10_2_culturally_biased.htm">Does the association of the wise with the 'right' and fools with the 'left' (Ecclesiastes 10:2) reflect outdated cultural biases, and how does it align with modern moral or ethical views?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_godly_parenting_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about godly parenting?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">Correction is grievous.--</span>Rather, <span class= "ital">There is a grievous correction for him that forsaketh the </span>(right) <span class= "ital">way; </span>first of all, punishment for the sake of "correction" (<a href="/leviticus/26-14.htm" title="But if you will not listen to me, and will not do all these commandments;">Leviticus 26:14</a>, <span class= "ital">sqq.</span>)<span class= "ital">, </span>and then, lastly, in the case of obstinate hatred of "reproof," death (<span class= "ital">Ibid. </span><a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm" title="The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility.">Proverbs 15:33</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way.</span> The verse is climacteric, and the first clause is better translated, <span class="accented">There is a grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way</span>; then the second clause denotes what that correction is: <span class="cmt_word">he that hateth reproof</span> - <span class="accented">i.e.</span> he that forsaketh the way - <span class="cmt_word">shall die.</span> "The way" is the path of goodness and righteousness (<a href="/proverbs/2-13.htm">Proverbs 2:13</a>). "The way of life." the Vulgate calls it; so <a href="/proverbs/10-17.htm">Proverbs 10:17</a>. Ecclesiastes 21:6, "He that hateth reproof is in the way of sinners." The Authorized Version is quite allowable, and is supported in some degree by the Vulgate, <span class="accented">Doctrina mala deserenti viam vitae.</span> The sinner is annoyed by discipline, correction, or true teaching, because they curb the indulgence of his passions, make him uneasy in conscience, and force him to look to future issues. Septuagint, "The instruction of the guileless (<span class="greek">ἀκάκου</span>) is known by passers-by; but they who hate reproofs die shamefully." The Syriac adopts the same rendering; but it is a question whether the word ought not to be <span class="greek">κακοῦ</span>. Menander says - <p><span class="greek">Ὁ μὴ δαρεὶς ἄνθρωπος οὐ παιδεύεται</span>. <p><span class="accented">"Man unchastised learns naught."</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/15-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Discipline</span><br /><span class="heb">מוּסָ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(mū·sār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4148.htm">Strong's 4148: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is harsh</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֭ע</span> <span class="translit">(rā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for him who leaves</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעֹזֵ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ō·zêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5800.htm">Strong's 5800: </a> </span><span class="str2">To loosen, relinquish, permit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the path;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹ֑רַח</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·raḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_734.htm">Strong's 734: </a> </span><span class="str2">A well-trodden road, a caravan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he who hates</span><br /><span class="heb">שׂוֹנֵ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(śō·w·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">correction</span><br /><span class="heb">תוֹכַ֣חַת</span> <span class="translit">(ṯō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8433.htm">Strong's 8433: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chastisement, correction, refutation, proof</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will die.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָמֽוּת׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·mūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/15-10.htm">Proverbs 15:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/15-10.htm">Proverbs 15:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/15-10.htm">Proverbs 15:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/15-10.htm">Proverbs 15:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/15-10.htm">Proverbs 15:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/15-10.htm">Proverbs 15:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/15-10.htm">Proverbs 15:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/15-10.htm">Proverbs 15:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/15-10.htm">Proverbs 15:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/15-10.htm">Proverbs 15:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/15-10.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 15:10 There is stern discipline for one who (Prov. 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