New King James Version
Proverbs 17:10
10Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a hundred blows on 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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into 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 present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor; Wherever he turns, he prospers. 9He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends. Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a hundred blows on a fool. 11An evil man seeks only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him. 12Let a man meet a 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
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 17:10
- Proverbs 9:8Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
- Proverbs 13:1A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.
- Proverbs 15:5A fool despises his father’s instruction, But he who receives correction is prudent.
- Proverbs 19:25Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
- Proverbs 27:22Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, Yet his foolishness will not depart from him.
- Proverbs 29:19A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.
- Psalms 141:5Let 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.
- Revelation 3:19As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore 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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