Proverbs 17:10

Proverbs chapter 17 · verse 10 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

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

King James Version · 1611

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

American Standard Version · 1901

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

v.9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

v.10This passage

v.11An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Psalms 141:5
Let the righteous smite me, it shall bea kindness; And let him reprove me, it shall be asoil upon the head; Let not my head refuse it: For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.
Proverbs 15:5
A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.
Proverbs 29:19
A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.
Proverbs 13:1
A wise sonhearethhis father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 27:22
Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with bruised grain, Yet will not his foolishness depart from him.
Proverbs 9:8
Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee: Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.