Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding than an hundred stripes into a fool.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
In Context
11An evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Cross References
Psalms 141:5Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness; and let him reprove me, it shall be as oil upon the head; let not my head refuse it: for even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.
Proverbs 13:1A WISE son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.
Proverbs 19:25smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Proverbs 29:19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not give heed.
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 →