Catholic Public Domain Version
"A correction benefits more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool. "
— Proverbs 17:10, Catholic Public Domain Version
“A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.”
“A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a 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.”
Well-chosen words are not fitting for the foolish, nor are lying lips fitting for a leader.
The expectation of those who stand ready is a most pleasing jewel. Whichever way he turns himself, he understands prudently.
Whoever conceals an offense seeks friendships. Whoever repeats the words of another separates allies.
A correction benefits more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool.
The evil one continually seeks conflicts. But a cruel Angel shall be sent against him.
It is more expedient to meet a bear robbed of her young, than the foolish trusting in his own folly.
Whoever repays evil for good, evil shall not withdraw from his house.