Proverbs 17:10

“A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 17:10

A reproofe entreth more into a wise man, then an hundred stripes into a foole.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
- American Standard Version (1901)

A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.
- Basic English Bible

A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.
- Darby Bible

A reproof availeth more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding than an hundred stripes into a fool.
- English Revised Version

A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 17:10

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:10


17:8 A precious stone - Pleasant and acceptable; and withal dazzles his eyes. Whithersoever - To whomsoever it is presented. But this, as also many of her proverbs, are to be understood of most men, not of all.

17:9 Covereth - That conceals as far as he may, other mens faults.

17:11 Rebellion - Against God. Messenger - Or, a cruel angel, the angel of death, the devil, or some bloody men employed by God to avenge his quarrel.

17:12 Folly - In the heat of his lust or passion.


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