10 Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path;
the one who hates correction will die.

11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord(A)
how much more, human hearts.(B)

12 A mocker doesn’t love one who corrects him;(C)
he will not consult 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