A Verse Mapping Bible Study on Proverbs
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Week 28: Proverbs 17:10
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
Scripture Memory
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. Proverbs 17:10
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. Proverbs 17:10
A r______ e_______ m___ i___ a w___ m__ t___ a_ h______ s______ i___ a f___. Proverbs 17:10
Bible Context
Who?
King Solomon
When?
Early in his reign, after 970 B.C.
Why?
To apply God’s wisdom to daily life.
For whom?
Israelites (The Jewish People).
Word Studies
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. Proverbs 17:10
Entereth | נָחַת
nāḥaṯ
Pronunciation: naw-khath'
Definition:
- to descend into (chastisement) (fig.)
- to come down into, penetrate
Translations:
- broken 2x
- come down 2x
- enter 1x
- stick fast 1x
Wise | בִּין
bîn
Pronunciation: bene
Definition:
- to be discerning, intelligent, discreet, have understanding
- to show oneself discerning or attentive, consider diligently
- prudent
Translations:
- understand 62x
- understanding 32x
- prudent 8x
- regard 6x
Stripes | נָכָה
nāḵâ
Pronunciation: naw-kaw'
Definition:
- to smite, strike, beat
- to smite, chastise, send judgment upon, punish, destroy
- to be wounded
Translations:
- smite 348x
- slay 92x
- kill 20x
- stripes 2x
Fool | כְּסִיל
kᵊsîl
Pronunciation: kes-eel'
Definition:
- Fool, stupid fellow
- Simpleton
- Arrogant one
Translations:
- Fool 61x
- Foolish 9x
Paraphrase
A reproof [penetrates] more into a [prudent] man than an hundred [beatings] into a [stupid fellow]. Proverbs 17:10
Bible Cross References
Proverbs 19:25
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Psalm 141:5
Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
