Proverbs 17:10 “A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes c…”

Proverbs 17:10

A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

World English Bible

A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

American Standard Version

A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

Geneva Bible 1599

A reproofe entereth more into him that hath vnderstanding, then an hundreth stripes into a foole.

Darby Translation

A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.

Young's Literal Translation

Rebuke cometh down on the intelligent More than a hundred stripes on a fool.

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.”

Revelation 3:19 Proverbs 13:1 Proverbs 15:5 Proverbs 19:25 Proverbs 27:22 Psalm 141:5

Revelation 3:19 · BSB

Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.

Proverbs 13:1 · BSB

A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.

Proverbs 15:5 · BSB

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction is prudent.

Proverbs 19:25 · BSB

Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 27:22 · BSB

Though you grind a fool like grain with mortar and a pestle, yet his folly will not depart from him.

Psalm 141:5 · BSB

Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.

11An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

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