Proverbs 17:10

New Century Version

A wise person will learn more from a warning than a fool will learn from a hundred lashings.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

If a good person punished me, that would be kind. If he corrected me, that would be like perfumed oil on my head. I shouldn’t refuse it. But I pray against those who do evil.

Proverbs 13:1

Wise children take their parents’ advice, but whoever makes fun of wisdom won’t listen to correction.

Proverbs 15:5

Fools reject their parents’ correction, but anyone who accepts correction is wise.

Proverbs 17:11

Disobedient people look only for trouble, so a cruel messenger will be sent against them.

Proverbs 17:9

Whoever forgives someone’s sin makes a friend, but gossiping about the sin breaks up friendships.

Proverbs 19:25

Whip those who make fun of wisdom, and perhaps foolish people will gain some wisdom. Correct those with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 27:22

Even if you ground up a foolish person like grain in a bowl, you couldn’t remove the foolishness.

Proverbs 29:19

Words alone cannot correct a servant, because even if they understand, they won’t respond.

Revelation 3:19

“I correct and punish those whom I love. So be eager to do right, and change your hearts and lives.