Proverbs 26:3

New American Standard Bible 2020

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

Cross References

Psalm 32:9

Do not be like the horse or like the mule, which have no understanding, Whose trappings include bit and bridle to hold them in check, Otherwise they will not come near to you.

Proverbs 10:13

On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who has no sense.

Proverbs 17:10

A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool.

Proverbs 19:25

Strike a scoffer and the naive may become clever, But rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 19:29

Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 27:22

Though you pound the fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, His foolishness still will not leave him.

1 Corinthians 4:21

What do you desire? That I come to you with a rod, or with love and a spirit of gentleness?

2 Corinthians 10:6

and we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.

2 Corinthians 13:2

I have previously said when I was present the second time, and though now absent I say in advance to those who have sinned in the past and to all the rest as well, that if I come again I will not spare anyone,