Proverbs 26:3

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

You have to whip a horse, you have to put a bridle on a mule, and you have to beat a fool.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:13

Intelligent people speak words of wisdom, but fools must be punished before they learn their lesson.

1 Corinthians 4:21

Which do you want: that I come to you with punishment, or that I come with love and gentleness?

Psalm 32:9

Don’t be like a stupid horse or mule that will not come to you unless you put a bit in its mouth and pull it with reins.”

2 Corinthians 13:2

When I was with you the second time, I gave a warning to those who had sinned. I am not there now, but I am giving another warning to them and to anyone else who has sinned: When I come to you again, I will punish you.

2 Corinthians 10:6

We are ready to punish anyone there who does not obey, but first we want you to be fully obedient.

Proverbs 27:22

Even if you pound fools to powder like grain in a bowl, you will never force the foolishness out of them.

Proverbs 19:29

People who show no respect for anything must be brought to justice. You must punish such fools.

Proverbs 19:25

Punish a rude, arrogant person, and even slow learners will become wiser. But just a little correction is enough to teach a person who has understanding.

Proverbs 17:10

Smart people learn more from a single correction than fools learn from a hundred beatings.