Proverbs 17:10

Bible in Basic English 1965

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

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

Let the upright give me punishment; and let the god-fearing man put me in the right way; but I will not let the oil of sinners come on my head: when they do evil I will give myself to prayer.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son is a lover of teaching, but the ears of the haters of authority are shut to sharp words.

Proverbs 15:5

A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.

Proverbs 17:11

An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him.

Proverbs 17:9

He who keeps a sin covered is looking for love; but he who keeps on talking of a thing makes division between friends.

Proverbs 19:25

When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.

Proverbs 27:22

Even if a foolish man is crushed with a hammer in a vessel among crushed grain, still his foolish ways will not go from him.

Proverbs 29:19

A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.

Revelation 3:19

To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.