Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

A whip for the horse, A bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the back of fools!

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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