17 The one who follows instruction is on the path to life,
but the one who rejects correction goes astray.(A)

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17 Whoever heeds correction is on the pathway to life,
    but someone who ignores exhortation goes astray.

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10 Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.

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10 Severe punishment awaits anyone who wanders off the path—
    anyone who despises reproof will die.

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32 Anyone who ignores discipline despises himself,(A)
but whoever listens to correction acquires good sense.[a](B)

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  1. 15:32 Lit acquires a heart

32 Whoever ignores instruction hates himself,
    but anyone who heeds reproof gains understanding.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 15:32 Lit. heart