Proverbs 17:10
A reproof enters more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
In Context
9He that covers a transgression seeks love; but he that repeats a matter separates very friends.
11An evil man seeks only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Cross References
Psalms 141:5Let the righteous strike me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.
Proverbs 13:1A wise son hears his father's instruction: but a scorner hears not rebuke.
Proverbs 19:25Strike a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Proverbs 29:19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
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 →