Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke entereth deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
In Context
11A rebellious man seeketh only evil; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Cross References
Psalms 141:5Let the righteous smite me in kindness, and correct me; oil so choice let not my head refuse; for still is my prayer because of their wickedness.
Proverbs 13:1A wise son is instructed of his father; but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 19:25When thou smitest a scorner, the simple will become prudent; and when one that hath understanding is reproved, he will understand knowledge.
Proverbs 29:19A servant will not be corrected by words; for though he understand, there will be no response.
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 →