Proverbs 26:3

The Scriptures 1998

A whip for a horse, a bridle for a donkey, And a rod for the fool’s back.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:13

Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, But a rod is for the back of him who lacks heart.

1 Corinthians 4:21

What do you wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of meekness?

Psalm 32:9

Do not be like the horse, like the mule, With no understanding, with bit and bridle, Else they do not come near you.”

2 Corinthians 13:2

I have previously said, and I say beforehand, as being present the second time, and now being absent I write to those who have sinned before, and to all the rest, that if I come again I shall not spare,

2 Corinthians 10:6

and being ready to punish all disobedience, when your obedience is complete.

Proverbs 27:22

Even if you pound a fool in a mortar with a pestle Along with crushed grain, His folly shall not leave him.

Proverbs 19:29

Judgments are in store for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 19:25

Beat a scoffer, and the simple is made wise; And reprove one who has understanding, And he discerns knowledge.

Proverbs 17:10

Reproof enters deeper into a wise man Than a hundred blows on a fool.