^3 (A)A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
    and ^(B)a rod for the back of fools.

¹³ On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found,
    but ^(A)a rod is for the back of him who ^(B)lacks sense.

^9 (A)Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding,
    which must be curbed with ^(B)bit and bridle,
    or it will not stay near you.

^22 (A)Crush a fool in a mortar with a pestle
    along with crushed grain,
    yet his folly will not depart from him.

²⁹ Condemnation is ready for ^(A)scoffers,
    and ^(B)beating for the backs of fools.

^25 (A)Strike ^(B)a scoffer, and the simple will ^(C)learn prudence;
    ^(D)reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.