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

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10 There is severe discipline for one who forsakes the way;
    one who hates a rebuke will die.(A)

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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 Evil people seek only rebellion,
    but a cruel messenger will be sent against them.

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

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18 The one who lives alone is self-indulgent,
    showing contempt for all sound judgment.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 18.1 Meaning of Heb uncertain

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

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One’s own folly leads to ruin,
    yet the heart rages against the Lord.(A)

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