James 3:3

Tree of Life Version

And if we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we guide their whole body as well.

Cross References

Psalm 32:9

Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding, and must be held in with bit and bridle or they will not come to you.”

Psalm 39:1

For the music director, for Jeduthun, a psalm of David.

James 1:26

If anyone thinks he is religious and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is futile.

2 Kings 19:28

Because your raging against Me and your arrogance reached My ears, I will put My hook in your nose, and My bridle in your lips, and I will turn you back by the way you came.”

Isaiah 37:29

Because your raging against Me and your arrogance reached My ears, I will put My hook in your nose, and My bridle in your lips, and I will turn you back by the way that you came.”

James 3:4

See also the ships—though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs.

Job 41:13

His breath sets coals ablaze and flames dart from his mouth.