King James Bible
KJVHe is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 10:17 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs goeth astray. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He is in the way of life that heedeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproof erreth. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. | |
World English BibleWEB | He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A traveller to life is he who is keeping instruction, And whoso is forsaking rebuke is erring. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He is in the way of life that keeps instruction: but he that refuses reproof errs. |