Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
According to our notions, we should rather say, a bridle for the horse, and a whip for the ass; but it should be considered, that the eastern asses are not only much more beautiful, but better goers that ours; and being active and well broken, they need only a bridle to guide them; whereas their horses being scarce, and often caught wild, and badly broken, are much less manageable, and need the correction of the whip
Bible References
According to our notions, we should rather say, a bridle for the horse, and a whip for the ass; but it should be considered, that the eastern asses are not only much more beautiful, but better goers that ours; and being active and well broken, they need only a bridle to guide them; whereas their horses being scarce, and often caught wild, and badly broken, are much less manageable, and need the correction of the whip
Proverbs 10:13
Wisdom is found on the lips of the understanding (discerning). A rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.
Proverbs 17:10
Reproof influences a wise man more than a hundred stripes does to a fool.
Proverbs 19:25
Strike a scoffer and the simple will be wary. Reprove someone who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
Proverbs 27:22
Though you grind a fool in mortar his foolishness will not depart from him.
Judges 8:5
He said to the men of Succoth: Give my troops some bread. They are tired. I am still pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.
Psalm 32:9
Do not be stubborn like a horse or mule. They need a bit and bridle in their mouth to restrain them, or they will not come near you.
1 Corinthians 4:21
What do you want? Shall I come to you with punishment or with love, and in the mild spirit of meekness?
2 Corinthians 10:6
We are ready to punish all disobedience, when your obedience is complete.
2 Corinthians 13:2
I told you in advance as if I were present the second time. Being absent now I write to those who have sinned and to all others. If I come again I will not spare you.