KJV ORIGINAL
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
A wise person learns more from one gentle correction than a fool learns from a hundred harsh punishments.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is saying that wise people are open to correction and learn quickly from it, while foolish people won't change even through severe consequences.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from Solomon's collection of wisdom sayings, written during Israel's golden age around 950 BC. In ancient times, physical punishment (stripes or beatings) was commonly used to discipline servants, children, and criminals. Solomon contrasts this harsh method with simple verbal correction to show how differently wise and foolish people respond to guidance.
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