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Proverbs 15:10

Proverbs 15:10
Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way,.... The right way, the way of God; the way of his commandments: the Vulgate Latin version is, "the way of life"; the same with the way of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

This shows that those who cannot bear to be corrected must expect to be destroyed. 1. It is common for those who have known the way of righteousness, but have forsaken it, to reckon it a great affront…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Correctionis grievous unto Rather, There is grievous correction for, as R.V.