Thematic Bible: Who chastening is for
Thematic Bible
Chastisement » Who chastening is for
A whip is for the horses, a bridle is for the donkey, a rod is for the back of fools.
Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
Condemnation is appropriate for mockers, just as beatings are for the backs of fools.