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Proverbs 10:17

Proverbs 10:17
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

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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…