Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A word of protest goes deeper into one who has sense than a hundred blows into a foolish man.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

A reproof entereth more deeply into him that hath understanding than a hundred stripes into a fool.

World English Bible (WEB)

A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred lashes into a fool.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Rebuke cometh down on the intelligent More than a hundred stripes on a fool.