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

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10 Discipline is severe for those who abandon the way;
    those who hate correction will die.

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

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:11 Or a merciless angel

11 Evil people seek only rebellion;
    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 judgment.

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18 Unfriendly people look out for themselves;
    they bicker with sensible people.

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

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People’s own folly corrupts their way,
    but their hearts rage against the Lord.

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