Proverbs 17:10

The Passion Translation

One word of correction breaks open a teachable heart, but a fool can be corrected a hundred times and still not know what hit him.

Cross References

Psalm 141:5

When one of your godly ones corrects me or one of your faithful ones rebukes me, I will accept it like an honor I cannot refuse. It will be as healing medicine that I swallow without an offended heart. Even if they are mistaken, I will continue to pray.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son or daughter desires a father’s discipline, but the know-it-all never listens to correction.

Proverbs 15:5

You’re stupid to mock the instruction of a father, but welcoming correction will make you brilliant.

Proverbs 17:11

Rebellion thrives in an evil man, so a messenger of vengeance will be sent to punish him.

Proverbs 17:9

Love overlooks the mistakes of others, but dwelling on the failures of others devastates friendships.

Proverbs 19:25

If you punish the insolent who don’t know any better, they will learn not to mock. But if you correct a wise man, he will grow even wiser.

Proverbs 27:22

You can beat a fool half to death and still never beat the foolishness out of him.

Proverbs 29:19

A stubborn servant can’t be corrected by words alone. For even if he understands, he pays no attention to you.

Revelation 3:19

All those I dearly love I unmask and train. So repent and be eager to pursue what is right.