Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke goes deeper into a person who has understanding 1 than a hundred blows go into a fool. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
In Context
11An evil person only seeks rebellion, 1 so a cruel messenger will be sent against him. 1
Cross References
Psalms 141:5Let a righteous man hit me; it will be a kindness to me. 1 Let him correct me; it will be like oil on my head; 1 may my head not refuse to accept it. 1 But my prayer is always against their wicked deeds. 1
Proverbs 13:1A wise son hears his father's instruction, 1 but a mocker will not listen to rebuke. 1
Proverbs 19:25Strike a mocker, and the naive person will become prudent; 1 discipline one who is discerning, and he will gain knowledge. 1
Proverbs 29:19A slave will not be corrected by words, 1 for though he understands, there will be no response. 1
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 →