Proverbs 26:3

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the asse; and a rod for the fooles backe.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the back of fools.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.
- American Standard Version (1901)

A whip for the horse, a mouth-bit for the ass, and a rod for the back of the foolish.
- Basic English Bible

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the back of fools.
- Darby Bible

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
- Webster's Bible

A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools!
- World English Bible

A whip is for a horse, a bridle for an ass, And a rod for the back of fools.
- Youngs Literal Bible

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the back of fools.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 26:3

26:2 By flying - Secures itself from the fowler. Not come - Upon the innocent person, but he shall escape from it like a bird.

26:4 According - So as to imitate his folly, by passionate or reproachful speeches.

26:5 According - So as his folly needs and requires, convincing him strongly, reproving him sharply, and exposing him to just shame.