Proverbs 15:10

“Harsh correction is for whoever abandons the path; whoever hates reproof will die.”

Proverbs 15:10 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Proverbs 15:10, word by word

Harshרָעra

evil

What is evil, the opposite of good.

Where else “ra” appears
correctionמוּסָרmusar

discipline, correction

Discipline: teaching that straightens, sometimes with punishment; it comes from the verb "discipline."

Where else “musar” appears
is for whoever abandonsעֹזֵבozev

forsake

To turn one's back on YHWH, someone or a place.

Where else “ozev” appears
the pathאֹרַחorach

path

A road; or a way of life.

Where else “orach” appears
whoever hatesשׂוֹנֵאsone

hate

To feel rejection and hostility toward someone, to the point of wishing him harm.

Where else “sone” appears
reproofתוֹכַחַתtochachat

rebuke

Words that correct a fault.

Where else “tochachat” appears
will dieיָמוּתyamut

die

To cease living; also, one who has ceased living.

Where else “yamut” appears

The context

9An abomination to YHWH is the way of the wicked, but whoever pursues righteousness he loves.

10 · This verse (above)

11Sheol and Abaddon are before YHWH; how much more the hearts of human beings!

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