Parallel Verses
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King James Version
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
Holman Bible
and a rod for the backs of fools.
International Standard Version
A whip is for the horses, a bridle is for the donkey, a rod is for the back of fools.
A Conservative Version
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools.
American Standard Version
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.
Amplified
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
And a rod for the backs of fools [who refuse to learn].
Bible in Basic English
A whip for the horse, a mouth-bit for the ass, and a rod for the back of the foolish.
Darby Translation
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the back of fools.
Julia Smith Translation
A whip for the horse, the curb for the ass, and the rod for the back of the foolish.
King James 2000
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the fool's back.
Lexham Expanded Bible
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools.
Modern King James verseion
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Unto the horse belongeth a whip, to the Ass a bridle, and a rod to the fool's back.
NET Bible
A whip for the horse and a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
New Heart English Bible
A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools.
The Emphasized Bible
A whip for the horse, a bridle a for the ass, and a rod for the back of dullards.
Webster
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
World English Bible
A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools!
Youngs Literal Translation
A whip is for a horse, a bridle for an ass, And a rod for the back of fools.
Themes
Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » Bridles for
Domestic Donkeys » Governed by a bridle
Chastisement » Who chastening is for
Correction » Rod of correction
Interlinear
References
Smith
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 26:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Fools
2
Like the bird by wandering, like the swallow by flying, so a curse without cause does not land.
3
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Cross References
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.
Proverbs 10:13
Wisdom is found on the lips of the understanding (discerning). A rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.
Judges 8:5-7
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.
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 19:29
Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the back of fools.
Proverbs 27:22
Though you grind a fool in mortar his foolishness will not depart from him.
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.