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

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

A whip for the horse
One that is dull of going, or refractory and needs breaking; a bridle for the ass

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Every creature must be dealt with according to its nature, but careless and profligate sinners never will be ruled by reason and persuasion. Man in…

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