King James Bible
KJVA reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 17:10 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A reproof availeth more with a wise man, than a hundred stripes with a fool. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding than an hundred stripes into a fool. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A reproof entereth more into a wise man than a hundred stripes into a fool. | |
World English BibleWEB | A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Rebuke cometh down on the intelligent More than a hundred stripes on a fool. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A reproof enters more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. |