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Proverbs 17:10

World English Bible

A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding
than a hundred lashes into a fool.

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Proverbs 17:10 in other translations

A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

Proverbs 17:10 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 17:10 in context

  1. 8A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;
    wherever he turns, he prospers.
  2. 9He who covers an offense promotes love;
    but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
  3. 10A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding
    than a hundred lashes into a fool.
  4. 11An evil man seeks only rebellion;
    therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
  5. 12Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,
    rather than a fool in his folly.