Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 17:10 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Proverbs 17:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 17 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. entereth: or, aweth more a wise man, than to strike a fool an hundred times”
Proverbs 17:10 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 17:10
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. Techat ge'arah maevin (תֵּחַת גְּעָרָה מֵבִין, a rebuke descends into the discerning). One reproof deeply impacts the wise. Mehakkot kesil me'ah (מֵהַכּוֹת כְּסִיל מֵאָה, more than striking a fool a hundred times). A hundred beatings don't teach fools. The contrast is dramatic—wisdom makes one blow sufficient; folly makes a hundred insufficient. The proverb celebrates teachability versus hardened resistance. Believers should be teachable, learning from gentle correction rather than requiring harsh discipline (Hebrews ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:10
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“I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore”
“lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man”
“but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.”
“it is kindness; let him reprove me”
“but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.”
“yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.”
“yet he will not respond.”
“and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding”