Verse Comparison: Proverbs 17:10
American Standard Version
A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
Amplified® Bible
A reproof enters deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred lashes into a [self-confident] fool.
Contemporary English Version
A sensible person accepts correction, but you can't beat sense into a fool.
Darby English Version
A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.
Good News Bible
An intelligent person learns more from one rebuke than a fool learns from being beaten a hundred times.
King James Version
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
New American Standard Bible
A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool.
New International Version
A rebuke impresses a man of discernment
more than a hundred lashes a fool.
New King James Version
Rebuke is more effective for a wise man
Than a hundred blows on a fool.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool.
Revised Standard Version
A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool.
Young's Literal Translation
Rebuke cometh down on the intelligent More than a hundred stripes on a fool.
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