10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.

Other Translations of Proverbs 15:10

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

10 There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; whoever hates reproof will die.

The Message

10 It's a school of hard knocks for those who leave God's path, a dead-end street for those who hate God's rules.

New King James Version

10 Harsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way, And he who hates correction will die.

New Living Translation

10 Whoever abandons the right path will be severely disciplined; whoever hates correction will die.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 15:10

Commentary on Proverbs 15:10

(Read Proverbs 15:10)

He that hates reproof shall perish in his sins, since he would not be parted from them.