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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11 An evil person desires only rebellion;
a cruel messenger[a](A) will be sent against him.

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Footnotes

  1. 17:11 Or a merciless angel

11 A rebellious person seeks evil;
    a cruel emissary will be sent to oppose him.

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18 One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;
he rebels against all sound wisdom.

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How Fools Talk

18 Whoever isolates himself pursues selfish ends;
he resists all sound advice.

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A person’s own foolishness leads him astray,
yet his heart rages against the Lord.(A)

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A man’s foolishness ruins his life,[a]
    yet his heart rages against the Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:3 Lit. way