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Proverbs 17:10
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
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.
A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
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In 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.
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