James 3:3

New Living Translation

We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth.

Cross References

2 Kings 19:28

And because of your raging against me and your arrogance, which I have heard for myself, I will put my hook in your nose and my bit in your mouth. I will make you return by the same road on which you came.”

Job 41:13

Who can strip off its hide, and who can penetrate its double layer of armor?

Psalm 32:9

Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”

Psalm 39:1

I said to myself, “I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say. I will hold my tongue when the ungodly are around me.”

Isaiah 37:29

And because of your raging against me and your arrogance, which I have heard for myself, I will put my hook in your nose and my bit in your mouth. I will make you return by the same road on which you came.”

James 1:26

If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.

James 3:4

And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong.