For he hath opened his quiver, and hath afflicted me, and hath put a bridle into my mouth.
Psalm 32:9 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For he spoke and they were made: he commanded and they were created. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: Whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Be not like the horse or the mule, which lack understanding, which must have their mouths held firm with bit and bridle, or else they will not come with you. American Standard Version (1901) Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding; Whose trappings must be bit and bridle to hold them in, Else they will not come near unto thee. Common English Bible Don’t be like some senseless horse or mule, whose movement must be controlled with a bit and a bridle. Don’t be anything like that! Catholic Public Domain Version For he spoke, and they became. He commanded, and they were created. English Standard Version 2016 Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you. |
For he hath opened his quiver, and hath afflicted me, and hath put a bridle into my mouth.
Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and instructeth us more than the fowls of the air.
A whip for a horse, and a snaffle for an ass, and a rod for the back of fools.
Hearing, I heard Ephraim when he went into captivity. Thou hast chastised me: and I was instructed, as a young bullock unaccustomed to the yoke. Convert me, and I shall be converted: for thou art the Lord my God.
For my foolish people have not known me: they are foolish and senseless children. They are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.
For if we put bits into the mouths of horses, that they may obey us, and we turn about their whole body.