9 occurrences

'Rod' in the Bible

On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found,But discipline and the rod are for the back of the one who is without common sense and understanding.

Verse ConceptsBackParental DisciplineLipsProverbsMan's WisdomDiscernment

In the mouth of the [arrogant] fool [who rejects God] is a rod for his back,But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.

Verse ConceptsBackLipsSpeech, Power And Significance OfWisdom, Human ImportanceSpeaking, Wisdom InThe Proud Will Be AbasedPrideFoolsHumility And Pridearroganceego

He who sows injustice will reap [a harvest of] trouble,And the rod of his wrath [with which he oppresses others] will fail.

Verse Conceptsevil, warnings againstSeedDestinySowing And ReapingFruits Of SinReapingInjusticeReaping What You Sow

You shall swat him with the reed-like rodAnd rescue his life from Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead).

Verse ConceptsHell, Punishment OfNot DyingAdvice On Beating PeopleDeath PreventedDeath Of A ChildDiscipline Childspankingparenthood

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,And a rod for the backs of fools [who refuse to learn].

Verse ConceptsFolly, Effects OfBridlesBackBeatingsWhipsWhippingBinding As Animals

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