Verse of the Day

　　

Proverbs 17:10

A rebuke impresses a man of discernment more than a hundred lashes a fool.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

English Standard Version

A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool.

The Message

A quiet rebuke to a person of good sense does more than a whack on the head of a fool.

New King James Version

Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a hundred blows on a fool.

New Living Translation

A single rebuke does more for a person of understanding than a hundred lashes on the back of a fool.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 17:10

(Read Proverbs 17:10)

　　A gentle reproof will enter, not only into the head, but into the heart of a wise man.

　　

Proverbs 17:10 In-Context

8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.

　　9 Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

　　10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person more than a hundred lashes a fool.

　　11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God; the messenger of death will be sent against them.

　　12 Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool bent on folly.