3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools.
3 A whip for the racehorse, a tiller for the sailboat - and a stick for the back of fools!
3 A whip for the horse, A bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the fool's back.
3 Guide a horse with a whip, a donkey with a bridle, and a fool with a rod to his back!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 26:3
Commentary on Proverbs 26:3
(Read Proverbs 26:3)
Every creature must be dealt with according to its nature, but careless and profligate sinners never will be ruled by reason and persuasion. Man indeed is born like the wild ass's colt; but some, by the grace of God, are changed.