Verse Comparison: Proverbs 10:17
American Standard Version
He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
Amplified® Bible
He who heeds instruction {and} correction is [not only himself] in the way of life [but also] is a way of life for others. And he who neglects {or} refuses reproof [not only himself] goes astray [but also] causes to err {and} is a path toward ruin for others.
Contemporary English Version
Accept correction, and you will find life; reject correction, and you will miss the road.
Darby English Version
Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.
Good News Bible
People who listen when they are corrected will live, but those who will not admit that they are wrong are in danger.
King James Version
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
New American Standard Bible
He is {on} the path of life who heeds instruction, But he who ignores reproof goes astray.
New International Version
He who heeds discipline shows the way to life,
but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.
New King James Version
He who keeps instruction is in the way of life,
But he who refuses correction goes astray.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He follows on the path of life who heeds instruction, But he who ignores reproof goes astray.
Revised Standard Version
He who heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof goes astray.
Young's Literal Translation
A traveller to life `is' he who is keeping instruction, And whoso is forsaking rebuke is erring.