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A Two-Step Warning
Commentators explain that this verse describes a progression. For one who leaves God's path, there is first 'grievous correction'—discipline intended to bring them back. However, if that person obstinately 'hateth reproof,' the final consequence is death. This highlights the danger of hardening one's heart against God's corrective measures.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 15:10
18th Century
Theologian
Better, there is a grievous correction, that is, nothing less than death, to him who forsakes the way.
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 15:10
19th Century
Bishop
Correction is grievous.— Rather, There is a grievous correction for him who forsakes the (right) way; first of a…
John Gill
On Proverbs 15:10
17th Century
Pastor
Correction [is] grievous unto him that forsakes the way
The right way, the way of God; the way of his commandments: …
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 15:10
17th Century
Minister
The one who hates reproof will perish in his sins, since he would not be separated from them.