Proverbs 17:10

A reproofe entreth more into a wise man, then an hundred stripes into a foole.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
- American Standard Version (1901)

A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.
- Basic English Bible

A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.
- Darby Bible

A reproof entereth more into a wise man than a hundred stripes into a fool.
- Webster's Bible

A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
- World English Bible

Rebuke cometh down on the intelligent More than a hundred stripes on a fool.
- Youngs Literal Bible

A rebuke entereth deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:10

17:8 A precious stone - Pleasant and acceptable; and withal dazzles his eyes. Whithersoever - To whomsoever it is presented. But this, as also many of her proverbs, are to be understood of most men, not of all.

17:9 Covereth - That conceals as far as he may, other mens faults.

17:11 Rebellion - Against God. Messenger - Or, a cruel angel, the angel of death, the devil, or some bloody men employed by God to avenge his quarrel.

17:12 Folly - In the heat of his lust or passion.