Proverbs 17:10
A reproof penetrateth more deeply into a wise man, than a hundred stripes into a fool.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
In Context
11Only rebellion doth a bad man seek: therefore a cruel messenger will be sent out against him.
Cross References
Psalms 141:5If the righteous strike me, it is a kindness; and if he reprove me, it is [as] oil poured on the head, my head shall not refuse it; for yet my prayer also [is offered] in their sufferings.
Proverbs 13:1A wise son [becometh so] by the correction of his father; but a scorner hearkeneth not to rebuke.
Proverbs 19:25Smite a scorner, and the simple will become prudent; and if one that hath understanding be admonished, he will understand knowledge.
Proverbs 29:19Not with words [alone] can a servant be corrected; 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 →