Proverbs 26:3

New Century Version

Whips are for horses, and harnesses are for donkeys, so paddles are good for fools.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:13

Wise people speak with understanding, but people without wisdom should be punished.

1 Corinthians 4:21

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

Psalm 32:9

So don’t be like a horse or donkey, that doesn’t understand. They must be led with bits and reins, or they will not come near you.”

2 Corinthians 13:2

When I was with you the second time, I gave a warning to those who had sinned. Now I am away from you, and I give a warning to all the others. When I come to you again, I will not be easy with them.

2 Corinthians 10:6

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

Proverbs 27:22

Even if you ground up a foolish person like grain in a bowl, you couldn’t remove the foolishness.

Proverbs 19:29

People who make fun of wisdom will be punished, and the backs of foolish people will be beaten.

Proverbs 19:25

Whip those who make fun of wisdom, and perhaps foolish people will gain some wisdom. Correct those with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 17:10

A wise person will learn more from a warning than a fool will learn from a hundred lashings.