Proverbs 15:10

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Correction is grievous to him that forsakes the way: and he that hates reproof shall die.

American King James Version (AKJV)

Correction is grievous to him that forsakes the way: and he that hates reproof shall die.

American Standard Version (ASV)

There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

There is bitter punishment for him who is turned from the way; and death will be the fate of the hater of teaching.

Webster's Revision

Correction is grievous to 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.

English Revised Version (ERV)

There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

Definitions for Proverbs 15:10

Reproof - A scolding; rebuke.

Barnes's Proverbs 15:10 Bible Commentary

Better, There is a grievous correction, i. e., nothing less than death, to him that forsaketh the way.