Proverbs 15:10 (GNV)

Passage

Instruction is euill to him that forsaketh the way, and he that hateth correction, shall die.

Nearby Context

Proverbs 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the righteous is acceptable vnto him.

Proverbs 15:9 The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth righteousnes.

Proverbs 15:10 Instruction is euill to him that forsaketh the way, and he that hateth correction, shall die.

Proverbs 15:11 Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more the hearts of the sonnes of men?

Proverbs 15:12 A scorner loueth not him that rebuketh him, neither will he goe vnto the wise.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "instruction", "euill", "forsaketh", "hateth", "correction", and "shall". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "instruction" and "euill", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The nearby context moves from verse 9's "The way of the wicked is an..." into verse 11's "Hell and destruction are before the Lord...", so "instruction" and "euill" belong inside that flow. In Proverbs context, the local focus is covenant, worship, and faithfulness.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "instruction" and "euill" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.