Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 17:10
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Berean Standard Bible
A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.
King James Version
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
World English Bible
A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding 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.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 17
8 A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
9 Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.
10 A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
12 It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.
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