Deuteronomy 25:3

New English Translation

The judge may sentence him to forty blows, but no more. If he is struck with more than these, you might view your fellow Israelite with contempt.

Cross References

Job 18:3

Why should we be regarded as beasts, and considered stupid in your sight?

Luke 15:30

But when this son of yours came back, who has devoured your assets with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!’