Proverbs 26:3

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 26:3

BSB
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
AKJV
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
CPDV
A whip is for a horse, and a muzzle is for donkey, and a rod is for the back of the imprudent.
ERV
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the back of fools.
NHEB
A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools.
SMT
A whip for the horse, the curb for the ass, and the rod for the back of the foolish.

Commentary for Proverbs 26:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 26:3
Summary
Fools require correction like animals
Event
Describing corrective tools
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Teaching