James 3:3

Lighthouse Bible 2006

Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; and we guide their whole body.

Cross References

2 Kings 19:28

Because your rage against me and your tumult has come up into my ears, therefore I will put my hook in your nose, and my bridle in your lips, and I will turn you back by the way by which you came.

Job 41:13

Who can uncover the face of his garment? or who can come to him with his double bridle?

Psalm 32:9

Do not be like the horse, or like the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near to you.

Psalm 39:1

​I said, I will be careful of my ways, that I do not sin with my tongue: I will restrain my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.

Isaiah 37:29

Because your rage against me, and your tumult, has come up into my ears, therefore will I put my hook in your nose, and my bridle in your lips, and I will turn you back by the way by which you came.

James 1:26

If anyone among you seems to be religious, and does not control his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is without benefit.

James 3:4

Behold also the ships, which though they are so large, and are driven by fierce winds, yet are they guided with a very small rudder, wherever the pilot chooses.