Proverbs 15:10 bbe — There is bitter punishment for him who is turned from the way; and death will be the fate of the hater of teaching.

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"There is bitter punishment for him who is turned from the way; and death will be the fate of the hater of teaching."

— Proverbs 15:10, Bible in Basic English

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“There is grievous correction for him that forsaketh the way; And he that hateth reproof shall die. ”
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Proverbs 15 — Context

The lips of the wise keep knowledge, but the heart of the foolish man is not right.

The offering of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright man is his delight.

The way of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but he who goes after righteousness is dear to him.

There is bitter punishment for him who is turned from the way; and death will be the fate of the hater of teaching.

Before the Lord are the underworld and destruction: how much more, then, the hearts of the children of men!

The hater of authority has no love for teaching: he will not go to the wise.

A glad heart makes a shining face, but by the sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

Proverbs 15:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 15:10 say?

Proverbs 15:10 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “There is bitter punishment for him who is turned from the way; and death will be the fate of the hater of teaching.”

Where is Proverbs 15:10 in the Bible?

Proverbs 15:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 15, verse 10.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 15:10.

What translation should I read Proverbs 15:10 in?

Proverbs 15:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 15:10?

Proverbs 15:10 reads (BBE): “There is bitter punishment for him who is turned from the way; and death will be the fate of the hater of teaching.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 15:10 bbe — There is bitter punishment for him who is turned from the way; and death will be the fate of the hater of teaching.

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