James 3:3

Good News Translation

We put a bit into the mouth of a horse to make it obey us, and we are able to make it go where we want.

Cross References

2 Kings 19:28

I have received the report of that rage and that pride of yours, and now I will put a hook through your nose and a bit in your mouth, and take you back by the same road you came.”

Job 41:13

No one can tear off his outer coat or pierce the armor he wears.

Psalm 32:9

Don't be stupid like a horse or a mule, which must be controlled with a bit and bridle to make it submit.”

Psalm 39:1

I said, “I will be careful about what I do and will not let my tongue make me sin; I will not say anything while evil people are near.”

Isaiah 37:29

I have received the report of that rage and that pride of yours, and now I will put a hook through your nose and a bit in your mouth and will take you back by the same road you came.”

James 1:26

Do any of you think you are religious? If you do not control your tongue, your religion is worthless and you deceive yourself.

James 3:4

Or think of a ship: big as it is and driven by such strong winds, it can be steered by a very small rudder, and it goes wherever the pilot wants it to go.