Proverbs 17:10

New King James Version

Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a hundred blows on a fool.

Cross References

Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.

Proverbs 29:19

A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.

Proverbs 27:22

Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, Yet his foolishness will not depart from him.

Proverbs 19:25

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous strike me; It shall be a kindness. And let him rebuke me; It shall be as excellent oil; Let my head not refuse it. For still my prayer is against the deeds of the wicked.

Proverbs 17:9

He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends.

Proverbs 17:11

An evil man seeks only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.