Proverbs 17:10
A correction benefits more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
In Context
11The evil one continually seeks conflicts. But a cruel Angel shall be sent against him.
Cross References
Psalms 141:5I considered toward the right, and I looked, but there was no one who would know me. Flight has perished before me, and there is no one who has concern for my soul.
Proverbs 13:1A wise son is the doctrine of his father. But he who ridicules does not listen when he is reproved.
Proverbs 19:25When the pestilent are scourged, the foolish will become wiser. But if you chastise the wise, he will understand discipline.
Proverbs 29:19A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 17:10
9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. Note, 1. The way to preserve peace among relations and neighbours is to make the best of every thing, not to tell others what has been said or done against them when it is not at all necessary to their safety, nor to take notice of what has been said or done against them when it is not at all necessary to their safety, nor to take notice of what has been said or done against ourselves, but to excuse both, and… Read the whole commentary →