Proverbs 17:10
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.In other versions
A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
ASV
A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.
BBE
A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.
DBY
A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred lashes into a fool.
WEB
Rebuke cometh down on the intelligent More than a hundred stripes on a fool.
YLT
A reproof enters more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
ENG
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than a hundred stripes into a fool.
WBT
A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.
BSB
In context
8A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
10A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
11An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.