Proverbs 19:25 says striking a scoffer teaches the simple — same logic that physical discipline cleanses evil, reinforcing the value of corporal punishment.

Proverbs 22:15 connects the rod of discipline to driving folly from a child, echoing the cleansing effect of blows in this verse.

Hebrews 12:10 shows divine discipline aims at holiness, mirroring the physical discipline's purpose of cleansing the innermost parts.