James 3:3

Rotherham Emphasized Bible 1902

Now, if, the horses bits, into their mouths, we thrust, to the end they may be yielding to us, their whole body also, do we turn about.

Cross References

Psalm 32:9

Do not ye become like a horse, like a mule, without discernment,—With the bit and bridle of his mouth, hast thou to restrain him,—He will not come near unto thee.

Psalm 39:1

To the Chief Musician. For Jeduthun. A Melody of David. I said, to myself, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue,—I will put on my mouth a muzzle, So long as the lawless is before me.

James 1:26

If any thinketh he is observant of religion, not curbing his own tongue, but deceiving his own heart, this one’s, religious observance is, vain:

2 Kings 19:28

Because, thy raging against me, and thy contempt, have come up into mine ears, therefore will I put my ring in thy nose, and my bit in thy lips, and will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest.

Isaiah 37:29

Because, thy raging against me, and thy contempt, have come up into mine ears, Therefore will I put My ring in thy nose, and My bit in thy lips, And will turn thee back, by the way by which thou earnest.

James 3:4

Lo! the ships also, large as they are, and, by rough winds, driven along, are turned about by a very small helm, whithersoever the impulse of the steersman inclineth.

Job 41:13

Who hath removed his outer garment, through his double row of teeth, who would enter?