James 3:3

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 32:9

Don’t be like a stupid horse or mule that will not come to you unless you put a bit in its mouth and pull it with reins.”

Psalm 39:1

I said, “I will be careful about what I say. I will not let my tongue cause me to sin. I will keep my mouth closed when I am around wicked people.”

James 1:26

You might think you are a very religious person. But if your tongue is out of control, you are fooling yourself. Your careless talk makes your offerings to God worthless.

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 my bit in your mouth. Then I will turn you around and lead you back the way you came.’”

Isaiah 37:29

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

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. And the one who controls the rudder decides where the ship will go. It goes where he wants it to go.

Job 41:13

No one can pierce his skin. It is like armor!