English Standard Version
Proverbs 17:10
10A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool.
Proverbs 17:10 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
- New International Version (NIV)A rebuke impresses a discerning person more than a hundred lashes a fool.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a hundred blows on a fool.
- New Living Translation (NLT)A single rebuke does more for a person of understanding than a hundred lashes on the back of a fool.
Context of Proverbs 17:10
8A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers. 9Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool. 11An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him. 12Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs rather than a fool in his folly.
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תֵּ֣חַת גְּעָרָ֣ה בְמֵבִ֑ין מֵהַכּ֖וֹת כְּסִ֣יל מֵאָֽה׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 17:10
- Proverbs 9:8Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you.
- Proverbs 13:1A wise son hears his father's instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
- Proverbs 15:5A fool despises his father's instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
- Proverbs 19:25Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
- Proverbs 27:22Crush a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, yet his folly will not depart from him.
- Proverbs 29:19By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.
- Psalms 141:5Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil for my head; let my head not refuse it. Yet my prayer is continually against their evil deeds.
- Revelation 3:19Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.
Commentaries on Proverbs 17:10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10A reproof entereth more - Though the rod, judiciously applied, is a great instrument of knowledge, yet it is of no use where incurable dulness or want of intellect, prevails. Besides, there are generous dispositions on which counsel will work more than stripes.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10Verse 10 A gentle reproof will enter, not only into the head, but into the heart of a wise man.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10Wise people listen to gentle criticism and follow good advice. Even severe punishment will not change a foolish person.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. Reproof more affects the wise than severe scourging, fools.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 17
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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