Proverbs 17:10

World English Bible (2000)

A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 141:5 : 5 Let the righteous strike me, it is kindness; let him reprove me, it is like oil on the head; don't let my head refuse it; Yet my prayer is always against evil deeds.
  • Prov 9:8-9 : 8 Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you. 9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
  • Prov 13:1 : 1 A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
  • Prov 15:5 : 5 A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
  • Prov 19:25 : 25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
  • Prov 27:22 : 22 Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.
  • Prov 29:19 : 19 A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
  • Rev 3:19 : 19 As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 19:25
    79%

    25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

  • Prov 10:13-14
    2 verses
    79%

    13Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

    14Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

  • Eccl 7:5
    78%

    5It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

  • Prov 15:5
    78%

    5A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

  • Prov 9:7-9
    3 verses
    77%

    7He who corrects a mocker invites insult. He who reproves a wicked man invites abuse.

    8Don't reprove a scoffer, lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you.

    9Instruct a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.

  • Prov 10:17
    77%

    17He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

  • Prov 15:31-32
    2 verses
    76%

    31The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise.

    32He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

  • Prov 12:1
    76%

    1Whoever loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.

  • Prov 18:6
    75%

    6A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.

  • Prov 15:10
    75%

    10There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: whoever hates reproof shall die.

  • Prov 17:9
    75%

    9He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

  • Prov 19:29
    75%

    29Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

  • Prov 25:12
    75%

    12As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

  • Prov 17:11-12
    2 verses
    75%

    11An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

    12Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

  • Prov 10:8
    74%

    8The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

  • Prov 13:16
    74%

    16Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly.

  • Prov 21:11
    74%

    11When the mocker is punished, the simple gains wisdom. When the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

  • Prov 12:15-16
    2 verses
    74%

    15The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who is wise listens to counsel.

    16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.

  • Prov 13:18
    74%

    18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

  • Prov 29:11
    74%

    11A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

  • Eccl 9:17
    73%

    17The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.

  • Prov 22:15
    73%

    15Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    73%

    16A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

    17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.

  • Prov 13:1
    73%

    1A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.

  • Prov 14:3
    73%

    3The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 26:3
    73%

    3A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools!

  • Prov 16:22
    73%

    22Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.

  • Prov 20:30
    73%

    30Wounding blows cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the innermost parts.

  • Prov 10:19
    73%

    19In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

  • Prov 28:23
    72%

    23One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue.

  • Prov 10:23
    72%

    23It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.

  • Prov 14:33
    72%

    33Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding, and is even made known in the inward part of fools.

  • Prov 15:12
    72%

    12A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

  • Prov 27:5
    72%

    5Better is open rebuke than hidden love.

  • Prov 29:1
    72%

    1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

  • Prov 17:27
    72%

    27He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

  • Prov 15:1-2
    2 verses
    72%

    1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

    2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

  • Prov 15:14
    72%

    14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

  • Prov 26:5
    72%

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.

  • Prov 14:8
    71%

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 19:10
    71%

    10Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

  • Prov 14:29
    71%

    29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.