Proverbs 17:10 bbe — A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.

Bible in Basic English

"A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man."

— Proverbs 17:10, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 17:10 in Other Translations

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Proverbs 17 — Context

7

Fair words are not to be looked for from a foolish man, much less are false lips in a ruler.

8

An offering of money is like a stone of great price in the eyes of him who has it: wherever he goes, he does well.

9

He who keeps a sin covered is looking for love; but he who keeps on talking of a thing makes division between friends.

10

A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.

11

An uncontrolled man is only looking for trouble, so a cruel servant will be sent against him.

12

It is better to come face to face with a bear whose young ones have been taken away than with a foolish man acting foolishly.

13

If anyone gives back evil for good, evil will never go away from his house.

Proverbs 17:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 17:10 say?
Proverbs 17:10 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.”
Where is Proverbs 17:10 in the Bible?
Proverbs 17:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 17, verse 10.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 17:10.
What translation should I read Proverbs 17:10 in?
Proverbs 17:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 17:10?
Proverbs 17:10 reads (BBE): “A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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