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

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10 A rebuke impresses a discerning person
    more than a hundred lashes a fool.

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25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

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25 Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
    rebuke the discerning,(A) and they will gain knowledge.(B)

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29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

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29 Penalties are prepared for mockers,
    and beatings for the backs of fools.(A)

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30 The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.

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30 Blows and wounds scrub(A) away evil,
    and beatings(B) purge the inmost being.

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11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.

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11 When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom;
    by paying attention to the wise they get knowledge.(A)

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12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

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12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold
    is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.(A)

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A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.

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A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,(A)
    and a rod for the backs of fools!(B)

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