“A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.”
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools—a statement that fools require forceful correction, establishing that words are insufficient for those who reject counsel. The progression suggests escalating measures for creatures that do not respond to lesser discipline. The theological significance involves the principle that some require harsh measures.
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