Verse 10
Proverbs 17:10
New Living Translation
10
A single rebuke does more for a person of understanding<br>than a hundred lashes on the back of a fool.<br>
Original Language Text
hebrew
תֵּ֣חַת גְּעָרָ֣ה בְ/מֵבִ֑ין מֵ/הַכּ֖וֹת כְּסִ֣יל מֵאָֽה
English Translation
Under a reprimand of understanding, from the one who strikes a fool, he will be a hundred.
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Chapter 17 Context
1
Better a dry crust eaten in peace<br>than a house filled with feasting — and conflict.<br>
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2
A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son<br>and will share the inheritance of the...
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3
Fire tests the purity of silver and gold,<br>but the LORD tests the heart.<br>
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4
Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip;<br>liars pay close attention to slander.<br>
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5
Those who mock the poor insult their Maker;<br>those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be...
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6
Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged;<br>parents are the pride of their children.<br>
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7
Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool;<br>even less are lies fitting for a ruler.<br>
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8
A bribe is like a lucky charm;<br>whoever gives one will prosper!<br>
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9
Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,<br>but dwelling on it separates close friends.<br>
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10
A single rebuke does more for a person of understanding<br>than a hundred lashes on the back of a fo...
11
Evil people are eager for rebellion,<br>but they will be severely punished.<br>
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12
It is safer to meet a bear robbed of her cubs<br>than to confront a fool caught in foolishness.<br>
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13
If you repay good with evil,<br>evil will never leave your house.<br>
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14
Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate,<br>so stop before a dispute breaks out.<br>
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15
Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent —<br>both are detestable to the LORD.<br>
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16
It is senseless to pay to educate a fool,<br>since he has no heart for learning.<br>
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17
A friend is always loyal,<br>and a brother is born to help in time of need.<br>
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18
It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt<br>or put up security for a friend.<br>
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19
Anyone who loves to quarrel loves sin;<br>anyone who trusts in high walls invites disaster.<br>
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20
The crooked heart will not prosper;<br>the lying tongue tumbles into trouble.<br>
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21
It is painful to be the parent of a fool;<br>there is no joy for the father of a rebel.<br>
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22
A cheerful heart is good medicine,<br>but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.<br>
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23
The wicked take secret bribes<br>to pervert the course of justice.<br>
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24
Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom,<br>but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the eart...
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25
Foolish children bring grief to their father<br>and bitterness to the one who gave them birth.<br>
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26
It is wrong to punish the godly for being good<br>or to flog leaders for being honest.<br>
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27
A truly wise person uses few words;<br>a person with understanding is even-tempered.<br>
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28
Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent;<br>with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent....
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