James 3:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

By putting a bit into the mouth of a horse, we can turn the horse in different directions.

Cross References

2 Kings 19:28

I have seen your pride and the tremendous hatred you have for me. Now I will put a hook in your nose, a bit in your mouth, then I will send you back to where you came from.

Job 41:13

Who could strip off its armour or bring it under control with a harness?

Psalm 32:9

Don't be stupid like horses and mules that must be led with ropes to make them obey.”

Psalm 39:1

I told myself, “I'll be careful not to sin by what I say, and I'll muzzle my mouth when evil people are near.”

Isaiah 37:29

I have seen your pride and the tremendous hatred you have for me. Now I will put a hook in your nose, a bit in your mouth, then I will send you back to where you came from.

James 1:26

If you think you are being religious, but can't control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and everything you do is useless.

James 3:4

It takes strong winds to move a large sailing ship, but the captain uses only a small rudder to make it go in any direction.