Proverbs 26:3

The Message

A whip for the racehorse, a tiller for the sailboat— and a stick for the back of fools!

Cross References

Psalm 32:9

“Don’t be ornery like a horse or mule that needs bit and bridle to stay on track.”

Proverbs 10:13

You’ll find wisdom on the lips of a person of insight, but the shortsighted needs a slap in the face.

Proverbs 17:10

A quiet rebuke to a person of good sense does more than a whack on the head of a fool.

Proverbs 19:25

Punish the insolent—make an example of them. Who knows? Somebody might learn a good lesson.

Proverbs 19:29

The irreverent have to learn reverence the hard way; only a slap in the face brings fools to attention.

Proverbs 27:22

Pound on a fool all you like— you can’t pound out foolishness.

1 Corinthians 4:21

So how should I prepare to come to you? As a severe disciplinarian who makes you walk the line? Or as a good friend and counselor who wants to share heart-to-heart with you? You decide.