American Standard Version
"A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool. "
— Proverbs 17:10, American Standard Version
“A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.”
“A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.”
“A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool.”
“A reproof availeth more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.”
“A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.”
“A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.”
Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
A bribe isasa precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.