James 3:3

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Now if we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us,  we direct their whole bodies.

Cross References

James 1:26

If anyone  thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue,  his religion is useless and he deceives himself.

2 Kings 19:28

Because your raging against me and your arrogance have reached my ears, I will put my hook in your nose and my bit in your mouth; I will make you go back the way you came.

Isaiah 37:29

Because your raging against me and your arrogance have reached my ears, I will put my hook in your nose and my bit in your mouth; I will make you go back the way you came.

James 3:4

And consider ships: Though very large and driven by fierce winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs.

Job 41:13

Who can strip off his outer covering? Who can penetrate his double layer of armour?  ,