Proverbs 26:3

New English Translation

A whip for the horse and a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!

Cross References

Psalm 32:9

Do not be like an unintelligent horse or mule, which will not obey you unless they are controlled by a bridle and bit.

Proverbs 10:13

Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.

Proverbs 17:10

A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool.

Proverbs 19:25

Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.

Proverbs 19:29

Judgments are prepared for scorners, and floggings for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 27:22

If you should pound the fool in the mortar among the grain with the pestle, his foolishness would not depart from him.

1 Corinthians 4:21

What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline or with love and a spirit of gentleness?

2 Corinthians 10:6

We are also ready to punish every act of disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.

2 Corinthians 13:2

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