Proverbs 26:3

Modern English Version

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, a rod is for the back of a fool.

Cross References

Psalm 32:9

Do not be like the horse or like the mule, which have no understanding, which must be restrained with bit and bridle, or they will not come near you.

Proverbs 10:13

On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.

Proverbs 17:10

One rebuke goes deeper into a wise man than a hundred blows into a fool.

Proverbs 19:25

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn what is prudent; reprove one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 19:29

Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 27:22

Though you grind a fool in the mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his folly will not depart from him.

1 Corinthians 4:21

What do you desire? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and in the spirit of meekness?

2 Corinthians 10:6

and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is complete.

2 Corinthians 13:2

I told you before, and foretell as if I were present the second time. And being absent now, I write to those who have sinned before, and to all the others, that if I come again, I will not spare anyone,