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- Chapter 10
- Verse 17
Proverbs 10:17
“He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He is in the way of life,.... Of eternal life, which is truly, properly, and by way of eminency, "life", Mat 19:17; and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
literally, A way of life is he that keepeth instruction. The verb “erreth” is better rendered in the margin. The…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714
See here, 1. That those are in the right that do not only receive instruction, but retain it, that do not let it slip…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
in the way&c. Rather (with R.V. marg.),
A way of life is he that heedeth correction:
But he that forsaketh reproof…
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