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Psalm 32:9

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9aBe not like a horse or a mule, without understanding,

which must be curbed with bbit and bridle,

or it will not stay near you.

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Cross references

  1. aProv. 26:3; [Job 35:11]
  2. bJames 3:3

In other versions

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Do not be like the horse or the mule,

which have no understanding

but must be controlled by bit and bridle

or they will not come to you.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Do not be like a horse or mule,

without understanding,

that must be controlled with bit and bridle

or else it will not come near you.

NLTNew Living Translation

Do not be like a senseless horse or mule

that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Do not be like a horse or like a mule, without understanding;

that needs his tackle—bridle and rein—for restraint

or he would not come near you.

KJV 1900King James Version

Be ye not as the horse,

Or as the mule, which have no understanding:

Whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle,

Lest they come near unto thee.