Deuteronomy 25:3

New International Version

but the judge must not impose more than forty lashes. If the guilty party is flogged more than that, your fellow Israelite will be degraded in your eyes.

Cross References

Job 18:3

Why are we regarded as cattle and considered stupid in your sight?

Luke 15:30

But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!’