Proverbs 17:10

New International Reader's Version

A person who understands what is right learns more from just a warning than a foolish person learns from 100 strokes with a whip.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

If a godly person hit me, it would be an act of kindness. If they would correct me, it would be like pouring olive oil on my head. I wouldn’t say no to it. I will always pray against the things that sinful people do.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son pays attention to what his father teaches him. But anyone who makes fun of others doesn’t listen to warnings.

Proverbs 15:5

A foolish person turns their back on their parent’s correction. But anyone who accepts correction shows understanding.

Proverbs 17:11

An evil person tries to keep others from obeying God. The messenger of death will be sent against them.

Proverbs 17:9

Whoever wants to show love forgives a wrong. But those who talk about it separate close friends.

Proverbs 19:25

If you whip a person who makes fun of others, childish people will learn to be wise. If you warn those who already understand what is right, they will gain even more knowledge.

Proverbs 27:22

Suppose you could grind a foolish person in a mill. Suppose you could grind them as you would grind grain with a tool. Even then you could not remove their foolishness from them.

Proverbs 29:19

Servants can’t be corrected only by words. Even if they understand, they won’t obey.

Revelation 3:19

‘I warn and correct those I love. So be sincere, and turn away from your sins.