Proverbs 15:10 Meaning and Explanation
“Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Those who abandon righteousness find correction painful; haters of reproof face death.
The Context of Proverbs 15:10
Reproof is a means of salvation; those who reject it reject life itself.
What Does Proverbs 15:10 Mean?
For someone who has forsaken the right path, correction feels grievous—painful and unwelcome. This is because they have already rejected the way correction points back toward. The second half darkens the picture: to hate reproof is to hate the very thing that could save you, and that hatred leads to death.
The verse suggests that reproof and correction are lifelines, not punishments. The one who despises them is like someone waving away a rope thrown to them in danger. The result is inevitable: death follows when all counsel is rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 15:10
What does Proverbs 15:10 mean?
Those who abandon righteousness find correction painful; haters of reproof face death.
What is the context of Proverbs 15:10?
Reproof is a means of salvation; those who reject it reject life itself.