Proverbs 17:10 · KJV

"A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool."

King James Version

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Passage Context

⁸A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

⁹He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

¹⁰A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

¹¹An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

¹²Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to criticism?

What does wisdom mean for you in your life?

When have you learned something valuable from a reproof?

Life Application

wisdom

Seek to embrace constructive criticism as a tool for growth.

relationships

Consider how you can provide gentle reproof to others in a loving manner.

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