Proverbs 17:10 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

¹⁰ A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than an hundred stripes into a fool.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁰ A reproof entereth more into a wise man Than an hundred stripes into a fool.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁰ A reproof enters deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred lashes into a [self-confident] fool. [Isa. 32:6.]

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁰ A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

Common English Bible

¹⁰ A rebuke goes deeper to an understanding person than a hundred lashes to a fool.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁰ A correction benefits more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁰ A reproof availeth more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.

Proverbs 17:10 Cross References

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness; And let him reprove me, it shall be as oil upon the head; Let not my head refuse it: For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heareth his father's instruction: But a scorner heareth not rebuke.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despiseth his father's correction: But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

Proverbs 17:11

An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

Proverbs 17:9

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love: But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

Proverbs 19:25

Smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

Proverbs 27:22

Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar with a pestle among bruised corn, Yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

Proverbs 29:19

A servant will not be corrected by words: For though he understand he will not give heed.

Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I reprove and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.