Proverbs 15:10

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 15:10

This shows that those who cannot bear to be corrected must expect to be destroyed. 1. It is common for those who have known the way of righteousness, but have forsaken it, to reckon it a great affront to be reproved and admonished. They are very uneasy at reproof; they cannot, they will not, bear it; nay, because they hate to be reformed, they hate to be reproved, and hate those who deal faithfully and kindly with them. Of all sinners, reproofs are worst resented by apostates. 2. It is certain... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:10

Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way ,.... The right way, the way of God; the way of his commandments: the Vulgate Latin version is, "the way of life"; the same with the way of righteousness, which apostates, having known and walked in, turn aside from; see 2 Peter 2:15 . And such deserve severe correction, the chastisement of a cruel one, correction in wrath and hot displeasure; which, when they have, is very disagreeable to them; they behave under it like a bullock... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:10

Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way. The verse is climacteric, and the first clause is better translated, There is a grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way ; then the second clause denotes what that correction is: he that hateth reproof — i.e. he that forsaketh the way— shall die. "The way" is the path of goodness and righteousness ( Proverbs 2:13 ). "The way of life." the Vulgate calls it; so Proverbs 10:17 . Ec Proverbs 21:6 , "He that hateth... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 15:10

The principle of judgment I. IT IS NEVER CAUSELESS . II. THE CONNECTION OF CAUSE AND EFFECT IS OFTEN MYSTERIOUS . Hence we should be slow to trace the judgment of God upon sinners. III. SOME SINS THAT FORETELL JUDGMENT . 1 . Desertion of duty; forsaking of God's ways; travelling in paths we know to be crooked or unclean. 2 . Indifference to rebuke. For even in error, if we will heed the timely warning and correct the discovered fault,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 15:10-12

Proverbs 15:10-12. Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way God’s way, emphatically called the way here, as also Psalms 119:1, and elsewhere. He abhors reproof, because it is a reproach to him, and because it strikes at the sin which he loves. And he that hateth reproof shall die That is, shall be destroyed, both here and for ever; which is a more grievous thing than a harsh reproof. A scorner loveth not That is, hateth and avoideth; (more being understood than... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 15:1-33

Bringing joy to others (15:1-33)Words can easily cheer others or enrage them, help them or hinder them. Therefore, people should think carefully about what they say (15:1-5). In addition to being wise in their speech, they must be honest in the way they earn their income (6-7). In fact, they must be upright in all aspects of their daily lives. Only then will God, from whom nothing can be hidden, accept their sacrifices and prayers (8-11). Another matter concerning habits of speech is that those... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 15:10

is grievous, &c. Illustrations: Asa (2 Chronicles 16:10 ); Jews (John 7:7 ; John 8:23 , John 8:40 ). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Proverbs 15:10

"There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die.""One who abandons the right path will be sternly corrected, and he who resents rebuke will die."[9] Another translation is, "If a person begins to live wrong he will be punished, and the person that hates to be corrected will be destroyed."[10] read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Proverbs 15:10

10. (Compare :-). the way—that in which God would have him to go (Proverbs 2:13; Psalms 119:1). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Proverbs 15:1-33

8. Further advice for wise living chs. 14-15These proverbs are more difficult to group together under a general heading because there are fewer common ideas that tie them together. read more

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