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Friday, August 28, 2026

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Proverbs 17:10 NIV

A rebuke impresses a man of discernment more than a hundred lashes a fool.

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Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool.

The Message

A quiet rebuke to a person of good sense does more than a whack on the head of a fool.

New King James Version

Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a hundred blows on a fool.

New Living Translation

A single rebuke does more for a person of understanding than a hundred lashes on the back of a fool.

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 17:10

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A gentle reproof will enter, not only into the head, but into the heart of a wise man.

Proverbs 17:10 In-Context

⁸ A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it; they think success will come at every turn.

⁹ Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

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.

¹² Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool bent on folly.

This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Thursday, August 27

Isaiah 26:9

My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning my spirit longs for you. When your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness.

Wednesday, August 26

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

Tuesday, August 25

Isaiah 40:28

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

Monday, August 24

Proverbs 21:3

To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.

Saturday, August 22

Matthew 5:13-16

"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."