Proverbs 26:3

Proverbs 26:3 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
and a rod for the backs of fools!

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

3A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
And a rod for the back of fools.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

3A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
And a rod for the back of fools.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
And a rod for the backs of fools [who refuse to learn].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
and a rod for the backs of fools!

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

3A whip is for a horse, and a harness is for a donkey.
And a beating is for the backs of foolish people.

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