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10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way, and he that hateth reproof shall die.

11 Hell and destruction are the concern of the Lord; how much more then, the hearts of the children of men?

12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him, neither will he go unto the wise.

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10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path;
    the one who hates correction will die.(A)

11 Death and Destruction[a] lie open before the Lord(B)
    how much more do human hearts!(C)

12 Mockers resent correction,(D)
    so they avoid the wise.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 15:11 Hebrew Abaddon