Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A rebuke impresses a discerning person more than a hundred lashes 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. English Standard Version A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool. Berean Standard Bible A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool. King James Bible A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. New King James Version Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a hundred blows on a fool. New American Standard Bible A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool. NASB 1995 A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool. NASB 1977 A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool. Legacy Standard Bible A rebuke goes deeper into one who understands Than a hundred blows into a fool. Amplified Bible A reprimand goes deeper into one who has understanding and a teachable spirit Than a hundred lashes into a fool. Christian Standard Bible A rebuke cuts into a perceptive person more than a hundred lashes into a fool. Holman Christian Standard Bible A rebuke cuts into a perceptive person more than a hundred lashes into a fool. American Standard Version A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool. Contemporary English Version A sensible person accepts correction, but you can't beat sense into a fool. English Revised Version A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding than an hundred stripes into a fool. GOD'S WORD® Translation A reprimand impresses a person who has understanding more than a hundred lashes impress a fool. Good News Translation An intelligent person learns more from one rebuke than a fool learns from being beaten a hundred times. International Standard Version A rebuke is more effective with a man of understanding than a hundred lashes to a fool. NET Bible A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool. New Heart English Bible A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool. Webster's Bible Translation A reproof entereth more into a wise man than a hundred stripes into a fool. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleA rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool. World English Bible A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionRebuke comes down on the intelligent "" More than one hundred stripes on a fool. Young's Literal Translation Rebuke cometh down on the intelligent More than a hundred stripes on a fool. Smith's Literal Translation A reproof will take hold upon, him understanding more than a hundred, blows the foolish. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA reproof availeth more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool. Catholic Public Domain Version A correction benefits more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool. New American Bible A single reprimand does more for a discerning person than a hundred lashes for a fool. New Revised Standard Version A rebuke strikes deeper into a discerning person than a hundred blows into a fool. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA threat breaks the heart of a wise man; but the fool instead of a rebuke receives a scourging, and yet he is not conscious of it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A rebuke breaks the heart of the wise, and instead of reproof, a fool is whipped and is unaware of it. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A rebuke entereth deeper into a man of understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool. Brenton Septuagint Translation A threat breaks down the heart of a wise man; but a fool, though scourged, understands not. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Better a Dry Morsel in Quietness…9Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends. 10A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool. 11An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.… Cross References Proverbs 9:8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Proverbs 15:31-32 He who listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. / He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. Ecclesiastes 7:5 It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools. Psalm 141:5 Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked. Proverbs 19:25 Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge. Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heeds his father’s discipline, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. Proverbs 25:12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear. Proverbs 27:5-6 Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed. / The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. Proverbs 29:1 A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery. Matthew 18:15 If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. Hebrews 12:5-6 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, James 1:19-20 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 1 Corinthians 5:12-13 What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? / God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.” Treasury of Scripture A reproof enters more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. Proverbs 9:8,9 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee… Proverbs 13:1 A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. Proverbs 15:5 A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent. Jump to Previous Blows Deeper Deeply Discernment Entereth Enters Fool Foolish Goes Hundred Intelligent Lashes Protest Rebuke Reproof Sense Stripes Understanding Wise WordJump to Next Blows Deeper Deeply Discernment Entereth Enters Fool Foolish Goes Hundred Intelligent Lashes Protest Rebuke Reproof Sense Stripes Understanding Wise WordProverbs 17 1. Contrasts between the Righteous and the WickedA rebuke cuts into a man of discernment A rebuke, or correction, is a tool used throughout Scripture to guide and refine individuals. In the biblical context, discernment refers to the ability to judge well, a quality highly valued in the wisdom literature of the Bible. Proverbs often contrasts the wise and the foolish, emphasizing that the wise are receptive to correction. This phrase suggests that a person with discernment is open to learning and self-improvement, valuing wisdom over pride. The concept of rebuke is seen in other scriptures, such as Proverbs 9:8, which states that a wise person will love you for a rebuke, and Hebrews 12:5-6, which speaks of the Lord's discipline as an act of love. deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool Persons / Places / Events 1. Man of DiscernmentThis refers to a person who possesses wisdom and understanding, someone who is open to correction and values growth. 2. Fool In the context of Proverbs, a fool is someone who lacks wisdom, is resistant to correction, and often repeats mistakes. 3. Rebuke A form of correction or criticism intended to guide someone back to the right path. 4. Lashes A form of physical punishment, symbolizing severe consequences or discipline. 5. Solomon Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, known for his wisdom and understanding of human nature. Teaching Points Value of CorrectionEmbrace correction as a tool for growth. A discerning person sees rebuke as an opportunity to improve and align more closely with God's will. Contrast Between Wisdom and Folly Understand the stark difference between the wise and the foolish. Wisdom is marked by a willingness to learn and change, while folly is characterized by stubbornness and resistance. The Power of Words Recognize the impact of words. A well-timed rebuke can be more effective than severe punishment if the recipient is open to it. Self-Reflection Regularly assess your own openness to correction. Are you more like the man of discernment or the fool when faced with rebuke? Community and Accountability Foster relationships that encourage accountability and growth. Surround yourself with those who will lovingly correct you and help you grow in wisdom. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Proverbs 17:10?2. How can we apply Proverbs 17:10 to correct others with wisdom and love? 3. What does Proverbs 17:10 reveal about the heart's response to correction? 4. How does Proverbs 17:10 connect with Hebrews 12:11 on discipline's benefits? 5. Why is a wise person more receptive to rebuke than a fool? 6. How can we cultivate a heart open to correction as Proverbs 17:10 suggests? 7. How does Proverbs 17:10 challenge our approach to receiving correction and wisdom? 8. Why is a rebuke more effective for the discerning than a hundred lashes for a fool? 9. What historical context influenced the writing of Proverbs 17:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 17? 11. What wisdom and guidance does Proverbs offer for life? 12. Job 18:16-17: How can the names of the wicked vanish from memory when some of history's most notorious figures remain famous? 13. Why do Proverbs 26:4-5 seem contradictory? 14. Proverbs 26:11: Does comparing a fool to a dog returning to its vomit present a historical or cultural context that might clash with more compassionate teachings elsewhere? What Does Proverbs 17:10 Mean A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment• The wise take correction to heart the moment it is offered. Like David heeding Nathan’s single sentence (2 Samuel 12:7–13), a discerning person feels the sting of truth and immediately turns. • Proverbs 9:8-9 affirms this reflex: “Rebuke a wise man, and he will love you… he will be wiser still.” One word is enough because the Spirit-softened heart is already inclined toward obedience. • This verse reminds us that an honest rebuke is not hostility but a gift. Psalm 141:5 calls it “oil on my head.” Hebrews 12:5-11 shows God’s fatherly love expressed through discipline; if He corrects, we belong to Him. • Practical take-aways: – Welcome loving confrontation rather than deflecting it. – Let conviction produce immediate repentance (James 1:22-25). – Measure growth not by how seldom you need correction, but by how quickly you respond when it comes. deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool • Physical pain can scar the body, yet leave the heart untouched. Proverbs 26:3 notes that even a rod is futile against a fool; the issue is not shortage of punishment but hardness of heart. • “A hundred lashes” implies the maximum human effort to force change (compare Deuteronomy 25:3). The fool shrugs it off because folly is moral, not intellectual; it resists truth (Romans 1:21-22). • Jesus uses similar imagery in Luke 16:31—if people will not heed Scripture, extraordinary signs will not persuade them. Likewise, consequences alone cannot penetrate a stubborn will. • Proverbs 27:22 pictures grinding a fool in a mortar; still the folly remains. Only repentance and new birth (John 3:3) can replace a stone heart with flesh. • Practical warnings: – Repeated external consequences signal a deeper refusal to submit. – Do not envy the fool’s apparent resilience; absence of conviction is not strength but spiritual peril (Proverbs 14:9). – Pray for soft hearts—in yourself and others—so that gentle words accomplish what no lash can. summary One brief, loving rebuke can reshape a discerning life, while endless punishment barely scratches the surface of a fool. The verse urges us to cultivate a teachable spirit, quickly embracing correction as God’s loving tool, lest we harden into the tragic immunity of folly. Verse 10. - A reproof entereth more (deeper) into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. A deserved rebuke makes a deeper impression upon a man of understanding than the severest chastisement upon a fool. Hitzig quotes Sallust, 'Jug.,' 11, "Verbum in pectus Jugurthae altius, quam quisquam ratus est, descendit." Quint. Curt., 54:7, "Nobilis equus umbra quoque virgae regitur, ignavus ne calcari quidem concitari potest." The antithesis is put more forcibly in the Septuagint, "A threat breaks the heart of a prudent man; a fool even scourged feels it not."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A rebukeגְּעָרָ֣ה (gə·‘ā·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1606: A chiding affects תֵּ֣חַת (tê·ḥaṯ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5181: To sink, descend, to press, lead down a man of discernment בְמֵבִ֑ין (ḇə·mê·ḇîn) Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand more than a hundred מֵאָֽה׃ (mê·’āh) Number - feminine singular Strong's 3967: A hundred lashes מֵהַכּ֖וֹת (mê·hak·kō·wṯ) Preposition-m | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 5221: To strike to a fool. כְּסִ֣יל (kə·sîl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3684: Stupid fellow, dullard, fool Links Proverbs 17:10 NIVProverbs 17:10 NLT Proverbs 17:10 ESV Proverbs 17:10 NASB Proverbs 17:10 KJV Proverbs 17:10 BibleApps.com Proverbs 17:10 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 17:10 Chinese Bible Proverbs 17:10 French Bible Proverbs 17:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 17:10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who (Prov. Pro Pr) |
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