James 3:3

Easy To Read Version

We put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us. With these bits in the horses’ mouths, we can control their whole body.

Cross References

2 Kings 19:28

Yes, you were upset at me. I heard your proud insults. So I will put my hook in your nose. And I will put my bit [239] in your mouth. Then I will turn you around and lead you back the way you came.”

Job 41:13

No person can pierce his skin.\par His skin is like armor! {\cf2\super [103]} \par

Psalm 32:9

So don’t be stupid like a horse or a donkey.\par People must use bits and reins {\cf2\super [202]} \par to lead those animals.\par Without those things,\par those animals will not come near {\cf2\super [203]} you.”\par

Psalm 39:1

I said,\par “I will be careful about the things I say.\par I will not let my tongue cause me to sin.\par I will keep my mouth closed {\cf2\super [235]} when I am around wicked people.”\par

Isaiah 37:29

Yes, you were upset at me.\par I heard your proud insults.\par So I will put my hook in your nose.\par And I will put my bit {\cf2\super [356]} in your mouth.\par Then I will turn you around\par and lead you back the way you came.’”\par

James 1:26

You might think you are religious (good). But if you say things you should not say, then you are fooling yourself. Your “religion” is worth nothing.

James 3:4

It is the same with ships. A ship is very big, and it is pushed by strong winds. But a very small rudder controls that big ship. The man who controls the rudder decides where the ship will go. The ship goes where the man wants.