Proverbs 17:10–11
Proverbs 17:10–11 — The New International Version (NIV)
10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person
more than a hundred lashes a fool.
11 Evildoers foster rebellion against God;
the messenger of death will be sent against them.
Proverbs 17:10–11 — English Standard Version (ESV)
10 A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding
than a hundred blows into a fool.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion,
and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:10–11 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man
Than an hundred stripes into a fool.
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion:
Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:10–11 — New Living Translation (NLT)
10 A single rebuke does more for a person of understanding
than a hundred lashes on the back of a fool.
11 Evil people are eager for rebellion,
but they will be severely punished.
Proverbs 17:10–11 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
10 Rebuke is more effective for a wise man
Than a hundred blows on a fool.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;
Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:10–11 — New Century Version (NCV)
10 A wise person will learn more from a warning
than a fool will learn from a hundred lashings.
11 Disobedient people look only for trouble,
so a cruel messenger will be sent against them.
Proverbs 17:10–11 — American Standard Version (ASV)
10 A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding
Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion;
Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:10–11 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
10 A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion; but a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:10–11 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
10 A reprimand impresses a person who has understanding
more than a hundred lashes impress a fool.
11 A rebel looks for nothing but evil.
Therefore, a cruel messenger will be sent ⸤to punish⸥ him.
Proverbs 17:10–11 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
10 A rebuke cuts into a perceptive person
more than a hundred lashes into a fool.
11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;
a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:10–11 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
10 A rebuke strikes deeper into a discerning person
than a hundred blows into a fool.
11 Evil people seek only rebellion,
but a cruel messenger will be sent against them.
Proverbs 17:10–11 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
10 A person who understands what is right learns more from just a warning
than a foolish person learns from 100 strokes with a whip.
11 An evil person never wants to obey.
An official who shows no mercy will be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:10–11 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
10 A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding
Than a hundred blows into a fool.
11 A rebellious man seeks only evil,
So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.